CHICKEN AND BARLEY BOILED DINNER

Chicken And Barley Boiled Dinner image

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 broiler-fryer chicken (about 3 pounds each), cut up and skin removed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 quarts chicken broth
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

In an 8-qt. kettle or Dutch oven, brown chicken in oil. Remove chicken and set aside. Drain. In the same kettle, combine the broth, rice, barley, onion, bay leaves, basil, salt and pepper bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Return chicken to pan cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in the carrots, beans and celery. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until the chicken and grains are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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