Thai Chicken Barley Risotto Recipe

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Thai Chicken Barley Risotto
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions and 1 tablespoon garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  2. Stir in barley, 1/4 cup cilantro, salt, black pepper, 1/2 cup broth, and jalapeños; bring to a boil.
  3. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion is absorbed before adding the next (about 15 minutes).
  4. Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through curry paste); set aside.
  5. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add 1 cup onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, lemongrass, and ginger; sauté 1 minute.
  7. Add chicken, bell pepper, and peas; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in barley mixture, juice mixture, and milk; bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 612.69 Kcal (2565 kJ)
Calories from fat 315.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.02g 54%
Cholesterol 51.02mg 17%
Sodium 875.17mg 36%
Potassium 765.83mg 16%
Total Carbs 53.81g 18%
Sugars 9.9g 40%
Dietary Fiber 7.69g 31%
Protein 24.28g 49%
Vitamin C 94.2mg 157%
Vitamin A 2.1mg 69%
Iron 84.1mg 467%
Calcium 79.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.55 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.55g 54%
Cholesterol 12.45mg 17%
Sodium 213.62mg 36%
Potassium 186.93mg 16%
Total Carbs 13.13g 18%
Sugars 2.42g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 31%
Protein 5.93g 49%
Vitamin C 23mg 157%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 69%
Iron 20.5mg 467%
Calcium 19.4mg 8%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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