Moroccan Chicken and Barley Pilaf Recipe

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Moroccan Chicken and Barley Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté onion and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until onion begins to soften.
  2. Add garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and barley; stir to coat.
  3. Add chicken broth, sherry, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover pan, and reduce heat to simmer for about 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed.
  4. When barley is nearly done, heat butter in skillet. Add chicken, cherry tomatoes, apples, pecans, raisins, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Sauté 5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Mix with barley.
  6. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 402.09 Kcal (1683 kJ)
Calories from fat 181.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.14g 31%
Cholesterol 22.04mg 7%
Sodium 259.67mg 11%
Potassium 662.9mg 14%
Total Carbs 43.59g 15%
Sugars 10.02g 40%
Dietary Fiber 8.72g 35%
Protein 12.29g 25%
Vitamin C 25.5mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.32 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.83g 31%
Cholesterol 8.57mg 7%
Sodium 100.95mg 11%
Potassium 257.72mg 14%
Total Carbs 16.95g 15%
Sugars 3.9g 40%
Dietary Fiber 3.39g 35%
Protein 4.78g 25%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 42%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 22.5mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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