Sweet & Spicy Chicken Thighs
From: ParentsPeas and barley make a good side dish for the chicken in this dinner recipe.
Servings: 4 servings plus leftovers
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 40 mins
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
6 skinless bone-in chicken thighs, about 5 ounces each
3/4 cup barley
1 can (141/2 ounces) chicken broth with roasted vegetables and herbs
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey and mustard. Place the chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish. Brush the thighs with half of the soy sauce mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Brush the chicken with the remaining soy sauce mixture and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
3. While the chicken is baking, prepare the barley following package directions, substituting the chicken broth for water. Stir in the peas, salt and pepper during the last 5 minutes.
4. Serve 4 pieces of chicken with the barley. Makes 4 servings plus leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 350, Total Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 987 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 28 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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