Herbed Chicken Breast with Barley and Pecans | American Pecan Promotion Board

Herbed Chicken Breast with Barley and Pecans | American Pecan Promotion Board

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Easy to whip-up on any weeknight, this dish makes a complete and delicious meal by combining herbed chicken, lemony barley, spicy arugula and buttery pecans.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pearled barley
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 2 small shallots, minced
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons pecan or olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves or pieces
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
  • 4 sprigs parsley, leaves picked and chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves picked and chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 4 cups arugula (or another spicy green)

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