MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN STIR-FRY

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Barley is a chewier and more flavorful alternative to white rice. Try making the switch in this quick and colorful garden-fresh stir-fry. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; stir-fry 2-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the chicken, tomatoes, olives and parsley. Serve with barley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges