Name: Shredded Chicken, Green Bean & Barley Salad with Paprika & Lemon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup barley; 1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Shredded Chicken, Green Bean & Barley Salad with Paprika & Lemon Recipe

Lizzy Fishman Modified: January 26, 2024

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How To Make Shredded Chicken, Green Bean & Barley Salad with Paprika & Lemon

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barley
1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, add the barley and enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook on a grill pan or in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let cool, then shred the chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked barley, shredded chicken, blanched green beans, and the lemon-paprika dressing. Toss gently to coat.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.