Mediterranean Lemon & Feta Chicken Thigh with Pearl Barley, Spinach & Mushrooms
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Mediterranean plate pairs chicken thigh with pearl barley for 50g protein and roughly 657 kcal.
Ingredients
- 140g Chicken Thigh
- 150g pearl barley
- 80g spinach
- 80g mushrooms
- 5g olive oil
- 15g lemon juice
- 6g garlic
- 30g feta
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 20g red onion
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and mushrooms, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.
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Toss the chicken thighs in half the sauce and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) for 22-25 minutes, until caramelised at the edges and cooked through.
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Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano into a dressing. Crumble over the feta when serving.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and chicken thigh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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