Chicken Barley Biryani

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"Try combining your favourite family recipes with staples grown close to home, like barley."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 chicken thighs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 cups barley
• 1⁄4 cup fresh thyme
• olive oil
• salt and pepper, for seasoning

directions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. On stovetop, heat a splash of olive oil at medium-high in an ovenproof pan with high sides. Sear chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.
3. Add chopped onion and chili flakes to the pan. Sauté until onions are brown and crispy. Mix in tomato paste and chicken stock. Stir in barley, then return chicken thighs to pan and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
4. Cover with lid and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F.