Toasted Barley And Chicken Recipe

Name: Toasted Barley And Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups pearl barley; 3 tsp olive oil; 1 pound boneless chicken cut into 1 inch chunks; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped,; 1 package mushrooms; 1.75 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1.5 cups pearl barley
3 tsp olive oil
1 pound boneless chicken cut into 1 inch chunks
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped,
1 package mushrooms
1.75 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
salt and pepper

1
Heat deep nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add barley and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Transfer barley to large bowl.
2
In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes or just until it loses its pink color on the outside, stirring occasionally. Transfer chicken to bowl with barley.
3
In same skillet, in remaining 1 teaspoon oil, cook carrots, celery, and onion over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes or until tender-crisp. Stir in mushrooms and cook about 10 minutes longer or until most of liquid evaporates and vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
4
Return chicken and barley to skillet; stir in broth, water, thyme, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until barley is tender and chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve pilaf garnished with parsley leaves.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 cups pearl barley, 3 tsp olive oil, 1 pound boneless chicken cut into 1 inch chunks, 2 medium carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Toasted Barley And 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.

Toasted Barley And Chicken

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