Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Warm Barley Salad

Name: Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Warm Barley Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray; 2 cups water plus 1 tablespoon, divided; 1 cup quick barley; 1 cup salted shelled pistachios, divided; 1/2 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 large egg white; 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut in half crosswise; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Warm Barley Salad was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/256494/pistachio-crusted-chicken-with-warm-barley-salad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"Barley and pistachios give this healthy chicken recipe a double dose of nutty flavor. For an easy change-up, swap in your favorite whole grain, such as brown rice, farro or quinoa...."

INGREDIENTS

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Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray

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2 cups water plus 1 tablespoon, divided

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1 cup quick barley

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1 cup salted shelled pistachios, divided

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1/2 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

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1 teaspoon orange zest

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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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1 large egg white

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2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut in half crosswise

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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

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1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

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1 cup chopped fresh parsley

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