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Baked Chicken with Apples and Barley

Baked Chicken with Apples and Barley

Your family will love this warm and hearty whole grain barley and chicken casserole.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 34 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 44 minutes
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Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium tart green apple chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 cup whole grain barley kernels
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt or a little minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons orange marmalade or apricot jam

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Heat oil in large skillet; sauté onion, bell peppers and garlic 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped apple and curry powder; sauté 4 minutes longer.
  •  Stir in barley and chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes.
  • Pour barley mixture into large baking dish or casserole. Arrange chicken breasts over barley and season with garlic salt. Cover and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. 
  • Remove cover; brush chicken with marmalade. Continue to bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Source:
  • Recipe courtesy of www.barleyfoods.org and www.wholegrainscouncil.org