SMOTHERED BARLEY WITH CHICKEN

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This is a flavorful recipe that I found on a Weight Watchers recipe board. Will fit Flex plan or Core.

Provided by KCShell

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 (4 ounce) chicken thighs or 6 (4 ounce) chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup red pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups uncooked pearl barley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Rub chicken with 1/2 of the spices, saving rest.
  • Heat oil, cook chicken one minute on each side, or until browned.
  • Remove chicken from pan.
  • Re-coat skillet with cooking spray.
  • Add onion, bell pepper and soy sauce.
  • Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until veggies are browned.
  • Add broth, barley, tomatoes and remaining spice mixture.
  • Add chicken.
  • Stir gently.
  • Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat.
  • Simmer 55 minutes or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.5, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 1051.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.3

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