CHICKEN AND BARLEY CHILI

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I found this recipe on the back of a box of barley and thought it was a winner. I've tweaked it a bit, naturally, and expect you to do the same. (Recipes are like the pirate code, right? "Mostly guidelines")

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups water
1/2 cup barley
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (or fresh if you've got them)
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon oregano
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
salt (add to taste) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil till onion is tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients except chicken.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water or stock if it seems too thick.
  • Add cooked chicken; continue simmering 5-10 minutes till chicken is heated through and barley is tender.
  • Taste to adjust seasonings - I'm sure I add more chili powder and cumin than this calls for, maybe a touch of oregano.
  • Salt is up to you - always easier to add it at the end than start with too much.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 250.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 21

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