Roast Chicken & Barley Pilaf Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken & Barley Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 1 (4 lb) whole chickens; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced; 12 sprigs fresh herbs, such as rosemary, sage, oregano; 1 cup chicken broth; Barley Pilaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 4 ounces sliced mushrooms; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup barley; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

Chicken
1 (4 lb) whole chickens
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
12 sprigs fresh herbs, such as rosemary, sage, oregano
1 cup chicken broth
Barley Pilaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup barley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1
Roast chicken: heat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Gently lift skin from breast and legs and season with salt and pepper: place some sliced garlic and fresh herbs under skin. Place remaining garlic and herbs in the cavity of the chicken.
3
Place chicken on a rack in a large roasting pan. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. roast for 50 to 60 minutes.
4
Make Barley Pilaf: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat oil. Add onion, carrot and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add broth, barley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Stirring occasionally. Add a few tablespoons water if mixture becomes too dry.
5
Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes. Remove skin, slice and serve with pilaf.

571

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 1 (4 lb) whole chickens, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken & 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.

Roast Chicken & Barley Pilaf

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