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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (491g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: herbes de provence
Calories 779
Calories from Fat 436		(55%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 48.5g	74%
	Saturated Fat 15.0g	75%
	Monounsaturated Fat 20.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
	Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 157mg		52%
Sodium 1000mg		41%
Potassium 792mg		22%
Total Carbohydrate 45.9g		15%
	Dietary Fiber 9.2g	36%
	Sugars 3.1g
Protein 39.0g		77%
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By: Elmotoo
Oct 15, 2008

A lovely assortment of yummy flavors started on the stove & finished in the crockpot so the flavors all mellllld together! p.s. If you eat the bacon bits, just cook up the other 1/2lb!

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon, diced
6 chicken thighs, bone in
1 cup pearl barley
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup leek, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons herbes de provence
1 cup water
salt and pepper

Directions

1
In heavy skillet, on low heat, cook diced bacon slowly until very crisp. Drain & set aside. Reserve 1/2c drippings!
2
In a medium saucepan, bring 2c chicken broth & 1c barley to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer about 20 minutes until soft & liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
3
Season chicken thighs with salt & pepper. Fry in bacon fat, on medium low heat, skin side down, until very browned. Turn & cook 5 minutes longer. Set aside.
4
Saute chopped leeks, carrots & celery in drippings. Add Herbs de Provence.
5
Put sauteed vegetables into crock pot. Add cooked barley. Add 1c barley & stir. Place chicken on top.
6
Cook on high 1 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add reserved crispy bacon, stir, cook another 15 minutes.
7
Enjoy!

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From: Nif

On Jun 5, 2009

I took a few liberties with this one! I used the ingredients listed but at Step 4, I took a left turn! I decided to make this into soup because I love barley in soup. I cut up the chicken, threw everthing in the pot, added about 8 cups of broth and let it simmer! The flavours are delicious so you definitely get 5 stars! The Herbes de Provence adds a great taste. I have to admit that I didn't use the crockpot. Usually I use it for an all day cooking method. I made this for my ZWT5 Kitchen Witch buddy. Thanks!

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From: MsSally

On Nov 3, 2008

This was great flavor wise, however, IMHO defeats the use of the crockpot. With that said, I made this in my oven in about 40 mins with boneless skinless thighs. Wonderful array of flavors. I braised the chicken throughly, then removed from the pan. Sauted the veggies and added the broth, brought to a boil, added barley and chicken covered and put in 350 oven for 30 mins. Cooked to perfection. Like I stated this is a great recipe, just not for the crockpot.

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From: PaulaG

On Nov 3, 2008

This is wonderful and will definitely serve 6 people. By adding a few more chicken pieces I think it would make 8 nice servings. I wasn't sure if the barley was quick cooking or not. I used a medium pearl which worked beautifully. The ingredients list shows 1/2 cup water but I'm not sure where it would go. I didn't need or use it. Due to diet restrictions, the chicken was browned in a little olive oil and the bacon fat discarded. I really liked that it was precooked and finished up in the crock-pot. That allowed me to come home, get dinner on and tend to other business. This was an excellent use of contest ingredients and very original. Good luck in the contest.

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From: Charlotte J

On Jun 2, 2009

This was easy to make and tasted very good. It came out of the crock just perfect without any burnt edges. I used the whole 10 pack of legs that I bought. The barley was very tender at then end. I will be making this again. Made during Zaar World Tour 5 2009 game for team Genies of Gourmet

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