Herb-Basted Chicken with Pearl Barley, Bacon, and Root Vegetable Pilaf

Herb-Basted Chicken with Pearl Barley, Bacon, and Root Vegetable Pilaf
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained 6 ounces bacon, diced 1 shallot, minced 1 1/4 cups 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes peeled root vegetables (such as celery root, carrot, turnip, rutabaga, and/or butternut squash) Pinch of sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

Bring 2 cups water and salt to boil in medium saucepan. Mix in barley. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain barley. Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add shallot; stir 30 seconds. Add cubed vegetables and sugar; sauté 6 minutes. Add barley, lemon juice, and herbs; stir 2 minutes. Mix in bacon; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Cover and place in oven to rewarm while chicken roasts, adding water by tablespoonfuls to moisten if dry.)

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