Best 9 Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn Chicken And Cashews Recipes

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Coconut barley pilaf with corn chicken and cashews is an exquisite dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of flavors and textures. The barley provides a nutty and slightly chewy base, while the coconut adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess. The corn and chicken offer a savory and satisfying contrast, and the cashews add a touch of crunch and a nutty flavor. This article will guide you through the process of preparing this delicious and flavorful dish, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect result.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT BARLEY PILAF WITH CORN, CHICKEN AND CASHEWS



Coconut Barley Pilaf With Corn, Chicken and Cashews image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), rinsed and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews, roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, diced small (about 1 cup)
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
2 cups pearled barley
1 can (15-ounce) coconut milk
2 ears corn, kernels sliced off the cob (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in cashews and cook 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to a plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot. Stir in onions and jalapeño and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute more. Add enough water to coconut milk to yield 2 cups liquid and add to pot. Bring liquid to a simmer, then cook, covered, over low heat until the barley is almost tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir in corn. If mixture looks dry, stir in 1 1/4 cups more water; cover and cook until barley and corn are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Return chicken mixture to pot and stir well. Fold in herbs and more salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 867, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INDIAN CURRIED BARLEY PILAF



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This is a delicious and savory curried barley dish. It is fabulous as a main dish, or as a side dish with fish or grilled chicken breast. It is quite simple to make and sure to impress!

Provided by Tracy X

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 ½ cups pearl barley
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 257.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

COCONUT BARLEY PILAF WITH CORN, CHICKEN, AND CASHEWS



COCONUT BARLEY PILAF WITH CORN, CHICKEN, AND CASHEWS image

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 10 ounces), rinsed and patted dry
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews, roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, diced small (about 1 cup)
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
2 cups pearled barley
1 can (15-ounce) coconut milk
2 ears corn, kernels sliced off the cob (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, cilantro or parsley.

Steps:

  • 1. Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; season with salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in cashews and cook 1 minute more. Transfer mixture to a plate. 3. Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot. Stir in onions and jalapeño and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute more. Add enough water to coconut milk to yield 2 cups liquid and add to pot. Bring liquid to a simmer, then cook, covered, over low heat until the barley is almost tender, about 40 minutes. 4. Stir in corn. If mixture looks dry, stir in 1 1/4 cups more water; cover and cook until barley and corn are tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. 5. Return chicken mixture to pot and stir well. Fold in herbs and more salt to taste. Yield: 4 servings.

CONFETTI BARLEY PILAF



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This pilaf is both colorful and tasty," says Kris Erickson from Everett, Washington. "The slightly chewy texture of the barley, the tender vegetables and lively spices make it special enough for company. I love to cook and experiment in the kitchen-especially with grains and veggies."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup coarsely shredded cabbage
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add barley; saute for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, carrot, cabbage, red pepper, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes., Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

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BARLEY PILAF WITH FRUITS AND NUTS



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Sweet and nutty mixture that I like for a change of side dish. *** Update *** After doing this recipe again and not having some things I tried using candied ginger instead of apricot and chicken bouillon instead of salt also increased the cinnamon (too much poured out) used pecan pieces instead of almonds. Result - I loved it that way also! Conclusion - you can do anything with this and still have a great side dish.

Provided by Shahana

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced, I use the jar stuff
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped in pea size bits
1 tablespoon golden raisin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, more if you like
1 tablespoon toasted almond, slivered
1 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • In saucepan, heat oil; add onion and cook until softened.
  • Add the barley, garlic and cumin; cook stirring about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the apricots, raisins, salt, cinnamon and water; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Add almonds and toss to combine.

BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CORN



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Barley, a whole grain, makes this salad with corn satisfying; chicken is a great source of lean protein. If you like, try quick-cooking barley, which will be ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup barley
2 bunches scallions, cut into thirds crosswise and white ends halved
2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears corn) or frozen corn
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
Reserved cooked chicken breast from Buttermilk Chicken with Cornbread and Cucumber-Celery Salad, shredded
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place scallions and corn on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • In a large bowl, combine barley, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve spinach with chicken-barley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 16 g

BARLEY AND CORN CASSEROLE



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This hearty colorful casserole goes well with pork, chicken or fish. For convenience, it can be made ahead and refrigerated before serving.-Diane Molberg, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped carrots
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the garlic, onion and carrots in oil over medium heat, until tender. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; add chicken broth, barley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Stir in corn and parsley. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the barley is tender and corn is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE-PAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH COCONUT CREAMED CORN



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If it's possible to upstage crispy-skinned chicken thighs, the coconut creamed corn in this dish comes close. The sweetness of caramelized corn and coconut milk is balanced by the brightness of the ginger, chile, scallions and lime. As the corn simmers, the browned chicken thighs finish cooking right on top, so the flavors meld and deepen. It's a complete summery meal in one skillet, although you can make it anytime. Just use frozen corn. Garnish it with cilantro, chives, fried shallots or coconut flakes, and serve it with a green side. If you feel like it, you could use shrimp instead of chicken. (Use this recipe as a guide.)

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 to 6 pieces)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 7 ears)
3 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated or chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely grated or chopped
1 serrano chile or chipotle in adobo, finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet. Add the thighs, skin-side down, and set over medium heat. (It's OK if they're slightly squeezed in the skillet; as the fat renders, they'll shrink.) Cook, undisturbed, until the skin is deep golden brown, and the thighs release easily from the pan, about 15 minutes. (If your stove is getting splattered with oil, cover the skillet.) Transfer the chicken, skin-side up, to a plate. Reserve the skillet and fat.
  • Increase the heat to high, add the corn, scallion whites, ginger, garlic and serrano. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the corn starts to brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes, adding an extra minute or two if using frozen corn.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add the coconut milk, scrape up any browned bits from the pan and season with salt and pepper. Put the chicken on top of the corn mixture, skin-side up. Simmer until the coconut milk is slightly thickened and the chicken is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. (If your corn has reduced too much before your chicken is done cooking, just add a few tablespoons of water or chicken stock.)
  • Serve with a squeeze of lime and reserved scallion greens on top.

QUICK BARLEY PILAF



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This is a dish I just threw together. It is quick and easy. Kind of a middle-eastern taste and quite healthy!

Provided by Snicklefritzie

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
2 cups chicken broth
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan over low-medium heat. Saute onion in oil.
  • Add raisins, coconut and nuts. Let coconut and nuts toast a bit.
  • Stir in Chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Add barley and cook 10-12 minutes or until it has absorbed almost all of the liquid.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always give you the best flavor. When possible, buy organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken or vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Always taste your food as you're cooking it and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it's cooked through but still juicy. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving: After the pilaf is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld together.

Conclusion:

Coconut barley pilaf with corn, chicken, and cashews is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give coconut barley pilaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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