GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BARLEY

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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

Christine Laws
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The barley was cooked perfectly, and it had a nice nutty flavor. The chicken was also very juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish ag


Walter Portillo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken in this recipe. It's a great way to save time and money.


jula darboe
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection, and the barley is a great source of fiber. The lemon-herb sauce is also a nice way to add some flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this dish ag


Phillip Summers
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The chicken is grilled to perfection, and the barley is a nice change from the usual potato salad. The lemon-herb sauce is also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


It's Rana
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The barley was cooked perfectly, and it had a nice nutty flavor. The chicken was also very juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish ag


Amanuel Ufaysa
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken in this recipe. It's a great way to save time and money.


Melanie Spicer
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection, and the barley is a great source of fiber. The lemon-herb sauce is also a nice way to add some flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this dish ag


sue baskerville
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The chicken is grilled to perfection, and the barley is a nice change from the usual potato salad. The lemon-herb sauce is also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Justin Browning
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The barley was cooked perfectly, and it had a nice nutty flavor. The chicken was also very juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish ag


Md Razaul
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken in this recipe. It's a great way to save time and money.


Rima akter
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is grilled to perfection, and the barley is a great source of fiber. The lemon-herb sauce is also a nice way to add some flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this dish ag


RRR GAMING
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The chicken is grilled to perfection, and the barley is a nice change from the usual potato salad. The lemon-herb sauce is also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


sharon hughes
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and delicious. This recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken was grilled to perfection, and the barley was cooked perfectly. The lemon-herb sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definite


Dilkumar Chaudhary
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken in this recipe. It's a great way to save time and money.


Mark H
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The barley was cooked perfectly, and it had a nice nutty flavor. The chicken was also very juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish ag


bernard christian
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken in the fridge, and I decided to try this recipe. The barley added a nice heartiness to the dish, and the lemon-herb sauce was delicious. My family loved it!


Hemi Tariq
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Grilled chicken and barley - a match made in heaven! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the barley was fluffy and flavorful. The lemon-herb sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Jose Henriquez
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the barley added a nice nutty flavor. I also loved the tangy lemon-herb sauce. This dish is definitely a keeper


Mahmud ht
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This grilled chicken with barley recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the barley was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of the fresh herbs and lemon zest, which really brightened up the dish. Overall, this is