Thai Chicken Barley Risotto

Name: Thai Chicken Barley Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 296 milliliters red bell pepper strips; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 454 grams cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about; 411 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 118 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 Tbsps minced garlic, divided; 355 milliliters chopped green onions, divided; 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced; 1 Tbsp chopped peeled fresh lemongrass; 237 milliliters light coconut milk; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce; 4 teaspoons chopped peanuts; 118 milliliters uncooked pearl barley; 1 teaspoons red curry paste; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp sesame oil, divided; 237 milliliters sugar snap peas, trimmed; 1 Tbsp water

The recipe Thai Chicken Barley Risotto is ready in roughly 45 minutes and is definitely an outstanding dairy free option for lovers of Mediterranean food. This recipe makes 4 servings with 471 calories, 38g of protein, and 20g of fat each. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. A mixture of less-sodium chicken broth, salt, brown sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add 1/2 cup onions and 1 tablespoon garlic; saut 1 minute. Stir in barley, 1/4 cup cilantro, salt, black pepper, 1/2 cup broth, and jalapeos; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.

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Black Pepper

Cilantro

Barley

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Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion is absorbed before adding the next (about 15 minutes).

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Broth

Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through curry paste); set aside.

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Curry Paste

Juice

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add 1 cup onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, lemongrass, and ginger; saut 1 minute.

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Lemon Grass

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Onion

Add chicken, bell pepper, and peas; saut 2 minutes. Stir in barley mixture, juice mixture, and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro.

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Bell Pepper

Cilantro

Whole Chicken

Barley

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Peas

Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon nuts.

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Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Castello di Ama Chianti Classico San Lorenzo Gran Selezione with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 48 dollars per bottle.