Krupnik
A Polish dinner built around pearl barley and chicken — on the table in 80 minutes.
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
352 calories
43g protein
23g carbs
9g fat
5g fiber
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pearl barley
- 2 lb Chicken
- 3 Carrots
- 1 Parsnip
- 2 stalks Celery
- 2 Potatoes
- 1 oz Dried mushrooms
- 1/4 cup Parsley
Steps
- Simmer the chicken with the mushroom soaking liquid 40 minutes into a rich broth.
- Add the barley and cook 25 minutes until the grains are tender but still toothy.
- Add the diced vegetables and potatoes; simmer 15 minutes more.
- Shred the chicken meat back into the pot; discard the bones.
- Season with salt and black pepper; krupnik should be hearty but brothy.
- Serve with parsley; the barley makes it a meal in a bowl.