Grilled chicken with barley is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for any occasion. The smoky flavor of the chicken pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of the barley, and the dish is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, grilled chicken with barley is sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BARLEY
With this meal's delicious, fresh flavors, perfect portion size and balance of nutrition, you're getting a big reward for just a little effort. Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, oregano and basil. Pour 2 tablespoons marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in barley and salt. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender. In a small nonstick skillet, saute carrot and red pepper in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add onions and pepper; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until tender. Stir vegetables and reserved marinade into cooked barley., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with barley mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN WITH BARLEY SOUP
This is a high-protein, high-fiber, and low-fat recipe that is very filling. I usually double the recipe so I have plenty of leftovers. The soup freezes well. This soup comes out very thick; if you like a thinner soup, add more water or reduce the barley to 1/2 cup. This soup recipe is very flexible. Adjust amount of veggies and seasonings to your family's taste.
Provided by Carolyn LaLumiere Miller
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine water, chicken thighs, and bay leaves in a large stock pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool. Remove and discard bones, skin, and fat from chicken. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Cool broth until the fat congeals on the surface. Skim and discard fat.
- Return soup to heat; add carrots, celery, onion, pearl barley, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the pot, and simmer until the barley is cooked and the vegetables are tender, 60 to 90 minutes. Stir lemon juice into the soup just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 703.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CORN
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
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
GARLIC CHICKEN WITH BARLEY
With hearty barley and sweet green peas, so evocative of spring, this meal straddles the seasons beautifully: It's hearty and satisfying, but full of fresh promise for the warm days to come. This recipe originally appeared in"One Pot: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot, and More."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a browning option, brown chicken in oil, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a plate. (If your slow cooker doesn't have a browning option, just remove skin from the chicken.) Add barley, broth, wine, onion, and garlic to pot. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken on top. Cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked through, 2 hours.
- Stir peas and tarragon into barley; season with salt and pepper; and transfer to a platter. Arrange chicken on bed of barley and serve.
SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH BARLEY
Got this one online from someone else's site. It's fantastic. I never use the mint flakes, as I don't have any.
Provided by SweetChef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 thighs + barley mixture, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients in small bowl, rub chicken with half of spice mixture.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over med-high heat. Add chicken, cook 1 min on each side or until browned. Remove from pan.
- Recoat skillet with spray, add chopped onion, bell pepper, and soy sauce. Cook over med-high heat 3 minutes until vegetables are lightly browned.
- Add broth, barley, tomatoes, and remaining spice mixture. Stir well.
- Add chicken to skillet, nestling thighs into vegetable mixture.
- Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Let stand 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with green onions.
CHICKEN AND BARLEY BOILED DINNER
I began putting this meal-in-one on my table because it's a nutritious way to satisfy the big appetites in my family. For a hearty home-style dinner, it's surprisingly easy to prepare. That's especially nice when I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. -Susan Greeley, Morril, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In an Dutch oven, brown chicken in oil. Remove chicken and set aside. Drain. In the same kettle, combine the broth, rice, barley, onion, bay leaves, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. , Return chicken to pan; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , Stir in the carrots, beans and celery. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until grains are tender. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PARSLEY-OLIVE SAUCE
Boneless, skinless thighs are a boon to grilling because they're almost impossible to overcook. Breasts are a bit trickier because they are low in fat and can dry out quickly. But this technique works beautifully for both. If you have the time, dry brine in advance (see Tips). When ready to eat, grill the chicken longer on the first side to get a little color (if the breasts are uneven in thickness, pound them until they're even first), finish cooking on the other side, then plunge it into a bright sauce for up to 30 minutes for added juiciness. The sauce here is made with parsley, olives, chile, lemon juice and small bits of lemon rind for tartness and texture, but adjust flavorings as you wish. Serve the chicken with plenty of sauce, and perhaps a salad, grilled bread or vegetables. (Save some for the next day's lunch, too; the smokiness will develop as it sits.)
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare a charcoal grill for two-zone cooking over medium-high heat by pouring the coals onto one half of the grill. For a gas grill, heat all of the burners to high, then turn off one of the end burners before cooking. (See Tips.)
- While the grill's heating, pat the chicken dry. If the breasts are uneven in their thickness, pound until even with a heavy skillet or meat mallet. Set aside to air-dry. In a rimmed dish or wide, shallow bowl, stir together 1/2 cup olive oil, parsley, olives, olive brine and chile. Using the small holes on a box grater, grate 2 teaspoons zest from the lemon. Add to the bowl, squeeze in half the lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons juice), and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges for serving.
- When you're ready to grill, season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, then lightly coat with olive oil. Take the chicken, sauce, tongs and a tightly folded paper towel soaked in olive oil to the grill. Clean the grates with a grill brush, then oil the grates with the paper towel. Grill the chicken until well browned on one side and it easily releases from the grates, 4 to 6 minutes. (If flare-ups occur, move the chicken to an area of the grill where there are no flames underneath. For a gas grill, close the lid between flips, listening and keeping an eye out for flare-ups.) Flip and cook until the breasts register 155 degrees in the thickest part and the thighs register 165 degrees, 2 to 3 minutes for breasts and 4 to 5 minutes for thighs.
- Transfer the chicken to the sauce and turn to coat. Let rest for at least 5 minutes and up to 30. Season to taste with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon.
GRILLED CHICKEN BARLEY SALAD
Wonderful salad/main dish that we often go for on a hot summer evening. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of wine :) The olive oil accounts for 20% of calories in this recipe - for a lighter version you can substitute some of the olive oil with lemon juice. UPDATE June 28 - I agree with both reviewers - the recipe is better with less oil. I am reducing the oil and increasing the lemon in the recipe - so pleae note that the new version reflects this change
Provided by Deantini
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- VINAIGRETTE: Whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, seasonings, salt and pepper.
- CHICKEN: Marinate chicken using 2 TBSP (not all) of vinaigrette. Coat for 10 min and up to 8 hours if you want to prepare ahead. Grill chicken until done and cut into bite size pieces.
- SALAD: Cook barley in boiling water for 10 min; add green beans and cook until tender crisp and barley is tender for approx 10 minute (barley should cook 20 min total).
- Drain and toss with remaining vinaigrette.
- Add chicken cubes, tomatoes, onion and fresh basil. Toss to combine.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 258.6, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 25.5
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND PARSLEY
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a gas, charcoal or electric grill until moderately hot. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, add garlic and boil 1 minute. Drain. Cut garlic into paper-thin slices and toss in a small bowl with the parsley and a little salt and pepper.
- Stuff about 1 teaspoon of the garlic mixture under the skin of each chicken half, in breast and thigh areas. Put chickens on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Reserve remaining garlic mixture.
- When ready to cook, grill chicken halves 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until they are just cooked through. Make sure all pinkness disappears but do not overcook.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saute pan. Add remaining garlic mixture and saute gently until barely golden. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Put a chicken half on each of 4 warmed plates and spoon the sauteed garlic mixture over each. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 746, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1148 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, gather all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will make the cooking process smoother and more efficient.
- Choose the Right Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Create Flavorful Marinade: Use a flavorful marinade to infuse the chicken with taste. The recipe includes a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, and salt. You can also use your favorite store-bought marinade.
- Grill the Chicken Properly: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Make sure to flip the chicken halfway through grilling.
- Prepare the Barley: While the chicken is grilling, prepare the barley according to the package instructions. Use chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.
- Create the Barley and Vegetable Medley: Combine the cooked barley with diced vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs.
- Plate and Serve: Serve the grilled chicken with the barley and vegetable medley. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.
Conclusion:
This grilled chicken with barley recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, while the barley and vegetable medley provides a hearty and nutritious side dish. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create this delicious and satisfying meal at home.
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