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BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CORN



Barley Salad with Chicken and Corn image

Barley, a whole grain, makes this salad with corn satisfying; chicken is a great source of lean protein. If you like, try quick-cooking barley, which will be ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup barley
2 bunches scallions, cut into thirds crosswise and white ends halved
2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears corn) or frozen corn
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
Reserved cooked chicken breast from Buttermilk Chicken with Cornbread and Cucumber-Celery Salad, shredded
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place scallions and corn on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • In a large bowl, combine barley, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve spinach with chicken-barley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 16 g

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

BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CORN, AND SCALLIONS



Barley Salad with Chicken, Corn, and Scallions image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Roast     Barley     Corn     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup pearl barley
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds crosswise, white parts halved lengthwise
2 1/2 cups fresh (from about 3 ears) or frozen corn kernels (do not thaw)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, season with salt, and reduce to a bare simmer. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let chicken stand, covered, until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes more. Using tongs, remove chicken from liquid. When cool enough to handle, shred meat into bite-size pieces.
  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F. Place scallions and corn on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden, about 25 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, barley, scallion mixture, tomatoes, parsley, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve spinach with chicken-barley mixture.
  • Nutrition Information
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 409
  • Fat: 13g (2g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 16.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 62.4g
  • Fiber: 13.2g

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