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

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

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

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained
6 oz 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 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
6 tbsp canola oil
4 large chicken breast halves with skin and bones
2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary

Directions:

For pilaf: 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.)
For chicken: Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin side down, in skillet. Cook until skin browns, about 7 minutes. Add butter and herbs to skillet; stir to blend. Turn chicken skin side up. Place skillet in oven; roast chicken until cooked through, basting occasionally with herb butter, about 20 minutes.
Divide pilaf among 4 plates; top with chicken. Spoon pan juices over.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3057.07 Kcal (12799 kJ)
Calories from fat	1930.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	214.48g	330%
Cholesterol	324.66mg	108%
Sodium	1686.19mg	70%
Potassium	945.86mg	20%
Total Carbs	154.84g	52%
Sugars	42.76g	171%
Dietary Fiber	40.66g	163%
Protein	116.18g	232%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	108.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	519.3 Kcal (2174 kJ)
Calories from fat	327.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.43g	330%
Cholesterol	55.15mg	108%
Sodium	286.43mg	70%
Potassium	160.67mg	20%
Total Carbs	26.3g	52%
Sugars	7.26g	171%
Dietary Fiber	6.91g	163%
Protein	19.74g	232%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	0.7mg	23%
Calcium	18.4mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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