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Greek Chicken and Barley Salad Recipe

Greek Chicken and Barley Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 (6 oz) skinless chicken breasts, boneless
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp olive oil
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
2 cups cucumbers, seeded cubed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, cubed
1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted chopped
3 tbsp light extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon rind, grated
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh basil, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

To prepare salad, sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
Add 1 cup broth; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until done.
Cool; shred chicken.
Discard broth.
Bring 3 cups broth to a boil in a large saucepan; add barley.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork.
Cool.
Combine chicken, barley, cucumber, and next 4 ingredients (through olives) in a large bowl.
To prepare dressing, combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, and remaining ingredients; stir well.
Add to barley mixture; toss well.
Cover and chill.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	198.78 Kcal (832 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.34g	14%
Cholesterol	11.05mg	4%
Sodium	756.24mg	32%
Potassium	291.04mg	6%
Total Carbs	21.7g	7%
Sugars	2.72g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.44g	18%
Protein	5.53g	11%
Vitamin C	23.1mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	54.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.92 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.71g	14%
Cholesterol	4.39mg	4%
Sodium	300.22mg	32%
Potassium	115.54mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.62g	7%
Sugars	1.08g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	18%
Protein	2.19g	11%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	2.4mg	34%
Calcium	21.5mg	5%

* 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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