BARLEY CHICKEN AND ONIONS

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Another Frugal Gourmet wonder. Barley is a frugal grain. Whereas, rice doubles when it cooks, barley grows to three to four times its original size, making for a filling meal!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced
8 chicken thighs
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup barley, rinsed and drained
6 cups chicken stock (fresh or canned)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large frying pan and add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add garlic and onion and saute until tender. Take it off the stove.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the frying pan again and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Brown the chicken on both sides and put aside.
  • Place the rinsed barley and 3 cups of chicken stock in a 6-8 quart pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add remaining 3 cups of chicken stock, the browned chicken, onion and parsley. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, over low heat until liquid is absorbed and chicken is tender.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804.6, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 168.7, Sodium 666.4, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 8.4, Protein 47.9

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