Best 7 Garlic Chicken With Barley Recipes

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Garlic chicken with barley is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is browned and then simmered in a savory broth with barley, vegetables, and herbs. The result is a tender and juicy chicken with a delicious barley and vegetable medley. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more vegetables, or you can use a different type of grain, such as rice or quinoa. There are also many different ways to season the chicken and barley, so you can experiment until you find a combination that you love.

The article provides three different recipes for garlic chicken with barley. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with chicken breasts, barley, vegetables, and a simple seasoning blend. The second recipe is a more flavorful version, made with chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy sauce. The third recipe is a lighter version, made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, barley, and a vegetable broth. All three recipes are delicious and easy to make, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND BARLEY + VIDEO



Moroccan Chicken and Barley + Video image

Chicken and barley is a hearty, healthy meal with Moroccan flair! Make this North African recipe for spice-rubbed chicken in just one pan!

Provided by Kevin

Categories     main dishes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
½ tsp dried mint flakes
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne powder
2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 cups chicken broth
1¼ cups barley uncooked ((See Note 1))
14 oz diced tomatoes (drained)
6 green onions (chopped )

Steps:

  • Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl and rub the chicken thighs on both sides with half of the spice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 938 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN BARLEY STEW



Chicken Barley Stew image

When it comes to soups and stews, I'm a year-round kind of gal.

Categories     stews

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tsp. Olive Oil, Divided
1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Cut Into ¾-inch Pieces
1 tsp. Salt, Divided
1 tsp. Ground Pepper, Divided
1 Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 Medium Carrots, Cut Into ½-circles
1 stalk Celery, Cut Into ½-inch Dice
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 tsp. Dried Thyme
1 c. Pearl Barley
4 c. Chicken Broth
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes
1/4 c. Minced Flat-leaf Parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground pepper, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in the saucepan. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.Add the garlic, thyme and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoons ground pepper. Cook for 1 minute.Stir in the pearl barley, chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the barley is tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in the chicken and parsley. Serve.

CHICKEN WITH BARLEY SOUP



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This is a high-protein, high-fiber, and low-fat recipe that is very filling. I usually double the recipe so I have plenty of leftovers. The soup freezes well. This soup comes out very thick; if you like a thinner soup, add more water or reduce the barley to 1/2 cup. This soup recipe is very flexible. Adjust amount of veggies and seasonings to your family's taste.

Provided by Carolyn LaLumiere Miller

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups water
2 pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery (try to include celery leaves)
1 onion, chopped
¾ cup pearl barley
3 bay leaves
1 cube chicken bouillon, or more to taste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine water, chicken thighs, and bay leaves in a large stock pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool. Remove and discard bones, skin, and fat from chicken. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cool broth until the fat congeals on the surface. Skim and discard fat.
  • Return soup to heat; add carrots, celery, onion, pearl barley, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the pot, and simmer until the barley is cooked and the vegetables are tender, 60 to 90 minutes. Stir lemon juice into the soup just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 703.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SLOW-COOKER DIJON CHICKEN WITH BARLEY AND MUSHROOMS



Slow-Cooker Dijon Chicken With Barley and Mushrooms image

This glossy, risottolike dish is inspired by the French bistro classic of chicken in tarragon-mustard sauce. Here, those flavors are transformed into a whole-grain, one-pot weeknight meal: The barley, mushrooms and chicken cook together first, then just before eating, finish with a bag of frozen peas and a tangy mixture of crème fraîche (or sour cream) and Dijon. Make the dish vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using your favorite vegetable broth, but add about ½ cup more liquid, to substitute for the chicken juices.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, poultry, main course

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups pearled barley
1 pound sliced cremini mushrooms
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
1/4 cup dry white wine
6 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked (about 2 teaspoons), or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Black pepper
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen peas
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 heaping tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard, plus more to taste
1/3 to ½ cup chopped fresh tarragon or dill, to taste
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the barley, mushrooms, chicken, chicken broth, lemon juice, white wine, garlic, thyme, salt, onion powder, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine, then cook for 3 hours on high.
  • At first it will seem like there is too much liquid, but the dish will thicken as it cools, and as you stir. Stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through, about 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the crème fraîche and mustard, then fold it into the barley mixture. The chicken thighs should be falling apart; break them into coarse chunks with a spatula. Taste and add more mustard for a stronger flavor, if desired. Stir in the chopped tarragon and serve. Pass Parmesan at the table for topping.

GARLIC CHICKEN WITH BARLEY



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With hearty barley and sweet green peas, so evocative of spring, this meal straddles the seasons beautifully: It's hearty and satisfying, but full of fresh promise for the warm days to come. This recipe originally appeared in"One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a browning option, brown chicken in oil, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a plate. (If your slow cooker doesn't have a browning option, just remove skin from the chicken.) Add barley, broth, wine, onion, and garlic to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken on top. Cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked through, 2 hours.
  • Stir peas and tarragon into barley; season with salt and pepper; and transfer to a platter. Arrange chicken on bed of barley and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BARLEY



Grilled Chicken with Barley image

With this meal's delicious, fresh flavors, perfect portion size and balance of nutrition, you're getting a big reward for just a little effort. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, oregano and basil. Pour 2 tablespoons marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in barley and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender. In a small nonstick skillet, saute carrot and red pepper in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add onions and pepper; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until tender. Stir vegetables and reserved marinade into cooked barley., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with barley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI



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I found this great recipe on the back of my box of Quaker Quick Barley. It goes together quickly and has a wonderful taste. It's healthy too!

Provided by Sherri35

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 1 cup, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, undrained (you can use seasoned tomatoes)
1 (16 ounce) jar of your favorite salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat free chicken broth (I like to use the reduced sodium)
1 cup quick-cooking barley
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn or 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, undrained
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cooked and diced (3 cups)
cheddar cheese (optional)
reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients (tomatoes through cumin).
  • Over high heat bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans, corn and chicken; increase heat to high until chili comes to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
  • If upon standing the chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.
  • If desired, top each bowl of chili with a little shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.

Tips:

  • Choose the right barley: Use pearled barley for a quicker cooking time and a chewier texture, or use hulled barley for a longer cooking time and a nuttier flavor.
  • Soak the barley: Soaking the barley overnight in water will help it cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the barley will greatly impact the flavor of the dish. Use a homemade broth or stock for the best flavor.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables and herbs to the pot while the barley is cooking. This will add extra flavor and nutrition to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the barley: Barley should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked barley will be mushy.

Conclusion:

Garlic chicken with barley is a delicious and easy-to-make one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful barley, and savory sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give garlic chicken with barley a try!

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