ROAST CHICKEN & BARLEY PILAF

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Make and share this Roast Chicken & Barley Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VickiAk

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (4 lb) whole chickens
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
12 sprigs fresh herbs, such as rosemary, sage, oregano
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup barley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Roast chicken: heat oven to 450°F.
  • Gently lift skin from breast and legs and season with salt and pepper: place some sliced garlic and fresh herbs under skin. Place remaining garlic and herbs in the cavity of the chicken.
  • Place chicken on a rack in a large roasting pan. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan. roast for 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Make Barley Pilaf: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, over medium heat oil. Add onion, carrot and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add broth, barley, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Stirring occasionally. Add a few tablespoons water if mixture becomes too dry.
  • Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes. Remove skin, slice and serve with pilaf.

Adedokun Ayomide
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This recipe is perfect for a cold winter night. The chicken and pilaf are both hearty and filling, and the spices and herbs add a warm and comforting flavor. I love to serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Prembhakta Rajbahak
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I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is a lifesaver! It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pilaf is fluffy and delicious. I would definitely


Jeff Rank
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The pilaf is packed with healthy barley and vegetables, and the chicken is a great source of protein. My kids love this dish and I feel good about feeding it to them.


Israr Dodhi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and pilaf. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pilaf was fluffy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing


Harsh Kujur
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The pilaf is flavorful and filling, and the chicken adds a nice protein boost. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Bret Lycett
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the pilaf is fluffy and delicious. I love the combination of spices and herbs in this dish. It's a great weeknight meal that's easy to make.


Dilawar Khan
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This is my go-to recipe for roast chicken and barley pilaf. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the pilaf is fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Facecrack2k
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pilaf is fluffy and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Umer Zahid
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pilaf was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


Bontle Mothwa
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pilaf was perfectly cooked. The spices and herbs added a delicious depth of flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahin rara
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pilaf was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and tasty weeknight meal.


Zain Lehri
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the pilaf was flavorful and filling. I would definitely make this again.


Saymon Khan
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This roast chicken and barley pilaf recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pilaf was fluffy and nutty. I loved the combination of spices and herbs, and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.