Barley & Chicken Stew

Name: Barley & Chicken Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.8 kg chicken thighs and drumsticks; salt to taste; pepper to taste; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 onion, cut into cubes; 2 garlic coves; 1 big carrot, cut into quarter rounds; 1,25 cup barley; 3 bay leaves; pinch dry parsley; 4 cups water; 1 chicken cube; Pinch of fresh parsley for garnish

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:35min

When I was a kid, my mom used to make this stew. My brother and sister hated it (and I suppose many other kids did too) but I simply loved it - It was my favourite stew of all time - so delicious! Definitely the ultimate comfort food of my childhood. But, as time passed by, I grew up, life happened and I completely forgot about it for a long time. And then, at one point, I remembered the familiar taste from childhood and started craving it, but did have no clue how to make it. So I called my mother and asked for the instructions. She barely managed to remember since it has been so long since she made it herself, but I am glad she did! Today it lives in my memory and I would hate to forget it again. So here it is. =) Hope you enjoy it as I do.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:43:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories442.4 kcal (22%)

Total Fat9.4 g (13%)

Carbs53.7 g (21%)

Sugars2.3 g (3%)

Protein35.9 g (72%)

Sodium1038.3 mg (52%)

Fiber10.9 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

0.8kgchicken thighs and drumsticks

1 tspsweet paprika

big, cut into quarter rounds

1 ¼ cupbarley

4 cupswater

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients. Barley takes some time to cook so the dish is made in a pressure cooker.

Step 2

First, preheat some cooling oil in a pressure cooker and start searing the chicken seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika. Once browned, remove from the pot temporarily to make some room for other ingredients. I do this because I have a smaller pressure cooker - so if you think you have enough space - you can leave the chicken in the whole time.

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Step 3

Now saute the onions, after a few minutes add the garlic, and then the carrot. Saute for a few minutes and now you can return the meat in, along with the barley and herbs - bay leaves and parsley. Mix all together well.

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Step 4

Add the water and chicken cube in. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Now close the lid and cook for about 20-25 minutes on medium heat.

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Step 5

Open the pressure cooker and check if the barley is soft. If not, give it another 5 minutes. I don’t like overcooked barley so I leave it with a little bite.

Step 6