Grilled Chicken with Barley

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 50 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

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Grilled Chicken with Barley

Yield:4 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:50 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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