Poached Chicken and Barley Broth
A budget-friendly, low fat and high-protein dish that is excellent served for lunch or dinner. This broth is a one-pot wonder that will please even the fussiest of family members.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Start by preparing all of the vegetables. Slice and wash the leeks, Chop the carrots, parsnips and garlic. Heat the chicken stock in a saucepan and add dijon mustard. Add a little more if you'd like it a little spicier. Stir well.
Step 2
Place a heavy-based pan or casserole dish on a medium heat. Place in the chicken legs the washed pearl barley and thyme. Pour over the hot stock and bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Step 3
afte 20 minutes, tip the leeks, parsnips, carrots and garlic into the pan with the chicken and cook for a further 30 minutes. .Once the vegetables are tender, remove the chicken legs from the pan and place them onto a plate. Remove the thyme stalks and discard them. Use 2 forks to shred the meat from the bones, discarding the skin and then popping the meat back into the broth. Add kale and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and a touch more dijon if you wish.
Step 4
If serving your broth with bread, remember to preheat the oven and cook the part-baked baguette according to the packet instructions. Serve the broth with grated parmesan cheese and a big hunk of that warm bread, if you wish.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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1kg Chicken Legs, majority of skin removed 1x Sainsbury's British Fresh Skin on Chicken Legs 1kg -
2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and sliced 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
2 Leeks, washed and sliced 2x Sainsbury's Leeks Loose -
2 Parsnips, peeled and cut into 3cm pieces 2x Sainsbury's Parsnips Loose -
2 Carrots, peeled and cut into 3cm pieces 2x Sainsbury’s Carrots Loose -
200g Pearl Barley, washed 1x Sainsbury's Pearl Barley 500g -
2 Thyme Springs 1x Sainsbury's Bunched Thyme 20g -
1 litre Chicken Stock Pots, 1 pot per 500ml water 1x Oxo Chicken with Bay and Parsley Stock Pots x4 80g -
100g Kale, or any dark leafy greens 1x Sainsbury's Kale 200g -
1 Part Baked Baguette 1x Menissez Partbake Baguette 250g -
40g Parmesan Cheese, grated 1x Sainsbury's Grana Padano Cheese 200g -
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 1x Sainsbury's Dijon Mustard 185g -
Maldon Salt, to taste, 1x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g