CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BARLEY AND PECANS

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This used to be a favorite recipe of me and my family. It is absolutely delicious! Unfortunately I found out that I have Celiac Disease and barley is now off of my menu! I no longer make this dish and I want someone else to enjoy it as much as we did.

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Tbsp oil, divided
1/3 c pecan halves
4-5 chicken thighs
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
2 1/4 c chicken broth
1 c quick barley
1 large carrot, shredded
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a Dutch oven or casserole, brown pecans in 1 T oil for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • 2. In the same pan, in 1 T of oil, brown chicken for 10 minutes. Remove.
  • 3. To hot fat add mushrooms and onion. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4. Add barley and carrot. Cover and cook 12-15 minutes more. Stir in pecans and parsley.
  • 5. *If thighs are thawed, skip 10 minute simmer time.

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