Smothered Barley With Chicken Recipe

Name: Smothered Barley With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin; 3/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 6 (4 ounce) chicken thighs or (4 ounce) chicken breasts; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup red pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 (4 ounce) chicken thighs or (4 ounce) chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup red pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
2
Rub chicken with 1/2 of the spices, saving rest.
3
Heat oil, cook chicken one minute on each side, or until browned.
4
Remove chicken from pan.
5
Re-coat skillet with cooking spray.
6
Add onion, bell pepper and soy sauce.
7
Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until veggies are browned.
8
Add broth, barley, tomatoes and remaining spice mixture.
9
Add chicken.
10
Stir gently.
11
Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat.
12
Simmer 55 minutes or until chicken is done.

667

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Smothered Barley With Chicken 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.

Smothered Barley With Chicken

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