Moroccan Chicken And Barley Pilaf Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken And Barley Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup carrot, chopped; 1 cup pearl barley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (thighs work well); 10 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup apple, chopped; 1/4 cup pecans, chopped; 1/4 cup golden raisin; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 lemon, juice of; salt and pepper, to taste; 4 -6 lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/4 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup pearl barley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (thighs work well)
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup apple, chopped
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper, to taste
4 -6 lemon wedges

1
In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until onion begins to soften.
2
Add garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and barley; stir to coat.
3
Add chicken broth, sherry, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover pan, and reduce heat to simmer for about 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed.
4
When barley is nearly done, heat butter in skillet. Add chicken, cherry tomatoes, apples, pecans, raisins, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Saute 5 minutes until heated through.
5
Mix with barley.
6
Serve with lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 medium red onion, chopped, 1/4 cup carrot, chopped, 1 cup pearl barley, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken And Barley Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moroccan Chicken And Barley Pilaf

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