Moroccan Chicken And Barley Pilaf


Entry in rsc #10.

Steps


In a large saucepan , saut onion and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until onion begins to soften.
Add garlic , cinnamon , cumin , and barley.
Stir to coat.
Add chicken broth , sherry , and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil , cover pan , and reduce heat to simmer for about 40-45 minutes , stirring occasionally , until liquid is absorbed.
When barley is nearly done , heat butter in skillet.
Add chicken , cherry tomatoes , apples , pecans , raisins , lemon zest , lemon juice , salt and pepper.
Saut 5 minutes until heated through.
Mix with barley.
Serve with lemon wedges.

Ingredients


olive oil, red onion, carrot, pearl barley, garlic cloves, cinnamon, cumin, chicken broth, dry sherry, bay leaf, butter, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, apple, pecans, golden raisin, lemon zest, lemon, juice of, salt and pepper, lemon wedges