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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Chicken Barley

Air Fryer Chicken Barley

A hearty and healthy meal combining tender chicken and pearl barley cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Barley
  • 454 g 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 480 ml 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 g medium onion, diced
  • 2 g cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cucchiaino dried thyme
  • 1 cucchiaino paprika
  • 1 cucchiaino Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cucchiaino tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water and drain.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the chicken thighs with olive oil, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. While the chicken is cooking, combine the rinsed barley, chicken broth, diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in a separate bowl.
  6. After 15 minutes, remove the chicken from the air fryer and set aside. Place the barley mixture into the air fryer basket.
  7. Nestle the chicken thighs on top of the barley mixture. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Check the barley for doneness; it should be tender and have absorbed most of the liquid. If necessary, cook for an additional 2-5 minutes.
  9. Remove from the air fryer, fluff the barley with a fork, and serve hot.

Notes

Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. You can also add some fresh herbs for garnish to enhance the flavor.