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Dill chicken with beet barley

Dill chicken with beet barley brings together lemon-dill chicken, ruby beets, barley, kale, and yogurt in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
A single bowl of dill chicken with beet barley: sliced browned chicken breast over a bed of barley, beet wedges and baby kale, topped with a dollop of dill-flecked yogurt and toasted sunflower seeds.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley
  • 1 pound cooked beets, cut into wedges
  • 5 ounces baby kale
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped into a smooth dressing or glaze.

  2. Pat 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and . Cook until browned or crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.

  4. Build four bowls with the prepared base, cooked vegetables, and main ingredient. Add 1 pound cooked beets, cut into wedges and 5 ounces baby kale fresh at serving. Spoon over the sauce and finish Dill chicken with beet barley with 1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds.

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