Smoked Paprika Chicken With Warm Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Smoked Paprika Chicken With Warm Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cold water; 1 cup pearl barley; 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 (250 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 250 g green beans, topped, cut into 3cm lengths; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small red capsicum, halved, deseeded, cut into 1cm pieces; 4 green onions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced; ¾ cup fresh coriander leaves; ⅓ cup low-fat yogurt; lime wedge, to serve

Servings: persons

6 cups cold water
1 cup pearl barley
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 (250 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
250 g green beans, topped, cut into 3cm lengths
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small red capsicum, halved, deseeded, cut into 1cm pieces
4 green onions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
¾ cup fresh coriander leaves
⅓ cup low-fat yogurt
lime wedge, to serve

1
Place the water and pearl barley in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil.
2
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
3
Rinse under cold running water.
4
Drain.
5
Meanwhile, combine the paprika and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
6
Add the chicken and toss to lightly coat.
7
Preheat a chargrill on medium-high.
8
Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes each side or until just cooked through.
9
Cook the beans in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 2 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp.
10
Rinse under cold running water.
11
Drain.
12
Whisk together the lime juice and oil in a small bowl.
13
Combine the pearl barley, beans, lime juice mixture, capsicum, shallot and 1/2 cup of coriander in a large bowl.
14
Season with pepper.
15
Thinly slice the chicken across the grain.
16
Divide the salad among serving plates.
17
Sprinkle with the remaining coriander and top with the chicken.
18
Serve with yoghurt and lime wedges.

192

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cold water, 1 cup pearl barley, 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Smoked Paprika Chicken With Warm Barley Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Smoked Paprika Chicken With Warm Barley Salad

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