Moroccan Chicken and Barley Pilaf

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

Preparation

1. 1in a large saucepan , saut onion and carrots in olive oil over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until onion begins to soften
2. 2add garlic , cinnamon , cumin , and barley
3. 3stir to coat
4. 4add chicken broth , sherry , and bay leaf
5. 5bring to a boil , cover pan , and reduce heat to simmer for about 40-45 minutes , stirring occasionally , until liquid is absorbed
6. 6when barley is nearly done , heat butter in skillet
7. 7add chicken , cherry tomatoes , apples , pecans , raisins , lemon zest , lemon juice , salt and pepper
8. 8saut 5 minutes until heated through
9. 9mix with barley
10. 10serve with lemon wedges