Best 4 Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn Chicken And Cashews Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable Coconut Barley Pilaf with Corn, Chicken, and Cashews. This savory dish combines the nutty flavor of barley, the sweet crunch of corn, succulent chicken, and the buttery richness of cashews, all enveloped in a fragrant coconut milk broth.

Accompanying this main course is a refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad, a delightful blend of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onion, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. For a flavorful side dish, try the Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic and Ginger, where tender green beans are tossed with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of soy sauce.

Indulge in the sweet and tangy goodness of the Orange Cashew Chicken, where tender chicken pieces are coated in a zesty orange sauce and topped with crunchy cashews. And for a delightful dessert, treat yourself to the creamy and velvety Coconut Rice Pudding, a traditional Filipino dessert made with coconut milk, rice, and sugar, topped with toasted coconut flakes.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BARLEY PILAF



Barley Pilaf image

Barley can be found in two forms-hulled and pearled. Pearling removes almost a third of the grain, making it quicker cooking and reducing some nutrients. Hulled barley takes longer to cook but has a higher nutrient content and a pleasant, toothsome chewiness. This pilaf recipe is a simple way to enjoy hulled barley.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup hulled barley
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
1/2 cup small pieces of broken spaghetti (about 2 ounces)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the barley and stir until the grains are just coated in butter. Add the broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Uncover and quickly stir in the spaghetti; cover and continue to simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the barley and spaghetti are tender, stirring once more, about 15 minutes more. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 2 grams

COCONUT BARLEY PILAF WITH CORN, CHICKEN AND CASHEWS



Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn, Chicken and Cashews image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), rinsed and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews, roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, diced small (about 1 cup)
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
2 cups pearled barley
1 can (15-ounce) coconut milk
2 ears corn, kernels sliced off the cob (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in cashews and cook 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot. Stir in onions and jalapeño and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute more. Add enough water to coconut milk to yield 2 cups liquid and add to pot. Bring liquid to a simmer, then cook, covered, over low heat until the barley is almost tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir in corn. If mixture looks dry, stir in 1 1/4 cups more water; cover and cook until barley and corn are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Return chicken mixture to pot and stir well. Fold in herbs and more salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 867, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK BARLEY PILAF



Quick Barley Pilaf image

This is a dish I just threw together. It is quick and easy. Kind of a middle-eastern taste and quite healthy!

Provided by Snicklefritzie

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 cups chicken broth
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan over low-medium heat. Saute onion in oil.
  • Add raisins, coconut and nuts. Let coconut and nuts toast a bit.
  • Stir in Chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Add barley and cook 10-12 minutes or until it has absorbed almost all of the liquid.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6

INDIAN CURRIED BARLEY PILAF



Indian Curried Barley Pilaf image

This is a delicious and savory curried barley dish. It is fabulous as a main dish, or as a side dish with fish or grilled chicken breast. It is quite simple to make and sure to impress!

Provided by Tracy X

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 ½ cups pearl barley
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 257.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • For a vegan version of this dish, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth, and use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.
  • If you don't have barley, you can use another whole grain like quinoa or brown rice.
  • To make this dish ahead of time, cook the barley and chicken according to the directions in the recipe. Let them cool completely, then store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, heat the barley and chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.
  • This dish is also a great way to use leftover chicken. If you have some cooked chicken on hand, simply shred it and add it to the pilaf along with the other ingredients.
  • Serve this pilaf with a side of yogurt or raita for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This coconut barley pilaf with corn, chicken, and cashews is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of flavors and textures, this pilaf is sure to please everyone at the table.

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