Barley With Chicken And Onions

Directions

1. Heat a large frying pan and add in 2 Tbsp. of the oil. Add in garlic and onion and saute/fry till tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the frying pan again and add in the remaining Tbsp. of oil. Brown the chicken on both sides and set aside.
3. Place the rinsed barley and 3 c. of chicken stock in a 6- to 8-qt pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 30 min or possibly till liquid is absorbed. Add in remaining 3 c. of chicken stock, the browned chicken, onion and parsley. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, over low heat till liquid is absorbed and chicken is tender.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. This recipe serves 4 to 5.
6. Comments: Barley is a most interesting and frugal grain. You can put it in soups, stews, casseroles, even salads. Rice doubles when it cooks, but barley grows to three to four times its original size.