Best Ever Grilled Chicken Barley Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Another tasty recipe from CBC's Best Ever Recipe cooking show with modification. Ingredients:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
2/3 cup pearl barley |
1 1/2 cups chopped trimmed green beans |
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered |
1/4 cup finely minced red onion |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
vinaigrette |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons wine vinegar |
juice of one lemon |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1/2 teaspoon dried italian herb seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Vinaigrette: In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Transfer 2 tbsp to large shallow dish; add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 8 hours.).
2. Meanwhile, in saucepan of boiling water, cover and cook barley for 20 minutes. Add green beans; cook until tender-crisp and barley is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain well and toss with vinaigrette.
3. Place chicken on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Cut into cubes.
4. Add chicken to barley mixture. Add tomatoes, onion and basil; toss to combine.
5. Serve 4 for lunch or, as I did, serves 2 for dinner.
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