Spiced Chicken and Barley

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon(s) chili powder

1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon(s) dried mint flakes

1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1/2 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil

cooking spray

1 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion

1 cup(s) chopped red bell pepper

1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce

2 can(s) chicken broth

1 1/4 cup(s) uncooked pearl barley

1 can(s) diced tomatoes, drained

6 tablespoon(s) sliced scallions

Directions:

1. combine first seven ingredients; rub chicken with half the spice mixture.
2. Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Move chicken from pan.
3. Add onion and bell pepper to pan. Cook over medium high heat for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in soy sauce, broth, barley, tomatoes and remaining spice mixture.
4. Add chicken to pan, nestle into veg mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Uncover; simmer 10 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Let stand 15 minutes. Top with green onions.

By RecipeOfHealth.com