Chicken And Barley Chili Recipes

BARLEY CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the water, tomato sauce, broth, tomatoes, barley, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add chicken. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

CHICKEN BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground pepper, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in the saucepan. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.Add the garlic, thyme and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoons ground pepper. Cook for 1 minute.Stir in the pearl barley, chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the barley is tender, 50-60 minutes. Stir in the chicken and parsley. Serve.

CHICKEN WITH BARLEY SOUP

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.

CHICKEN CHILI WITH BARLEY

Steps:

• Rinse and pat dry chicken drumsticks, brush coat pieces with a tablespoon of EVOO, season with Old Bay, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat and add two tablespoon of EVOO.
• When oil is hot add chicken and brown evenly. Browning meat also adds more flavor.
• Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cook until onions are translucent.
• Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Add three cups of chicken broth, corn, tomatoes, and beans.
• Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Add barley and cook for 45 minutes.
• Add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
• Serve.
• Toppings: shredded Mexican cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro or bacon

CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a LARGE dutch oven or stockpot, heat up oil and add onions. Saute for about 10 minutes or until onions are golden.
• Add minced garlic, saute for a minute.
• Add in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce (or salsa), broth, water, barley, sofrito, chili powder, salt, cumin, chipotle powder and pepper.
• Over medium-high heat, stirring often, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans, corn and chicken. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often. Check that barley is tender. Remove from heat.
• Season to taste with salt & pepper if necessary.
• Top with a spoonful of shredded cheese and sour cream and mix it all up. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy : )
• Recipe adapted from Quaker Oats

CHICKEN, BEANS, AND BARLEY SLOW COOKER CHILI

Steps:

• Mix water, chicken stock, salsa, barley, chili powder, cumin, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
• Cook on High until the liquid is bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Switch slow cooker to Low and continue to cook until the barley is tender, about 20 minutes more.
• Stir chicken, black beans, and white beans into the mixture in the slow cooker. Switch slow cooker to High again until the liquid is bubbling. Cook on Low until the beans are softened, about 5 minutes.

CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients (tomatoes through cumin).
• Over high heat bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans, corn and chicken; increase heat to high until chili comes to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
• If upon standing the chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.
• If desired, top each bowl of chili with a little shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.

BEANS AND BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• Cook barley according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add barley and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

CHICKEN AND BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In a 4-qt saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil till onion is tender.
• Add remaining ingredients except chicken.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water or stock if it seems too thick.
• Add cooked chicken; continue simmering 5-10 minutes till chicken is heated through and barley is tender.
• Taste to adjust seasonings - I'm sure I add more chili powder and cumin than this calls for, maybe a touch of oregano.
• Salt is up to you - always easier to add it at the end than start with too much.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients except chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked chicken; continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes or until chicken is heated through and barley is tender. Add additional water or chicken broth if chili becomes too thick upon standing.

QUAKER CHICKEN BARLEY CHILI

Steps:

• In large heavy pot, combine first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil on high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, corn and chicken. Increase to high heat until chili comes to a boil. Cover and reduce to low heat, allowing to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender. If chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water to achieve desired consistency. Serve topped with optional garnishes of sour cream and grated cheese, if desired. Makes 11 one-cup servings.