Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken a large pot with 2.5 qt. cold water on medium-high heat and, when it starts to come to a boil remove any foam coming to the surface with a skimmer. When the water is clear add onion, carrots, celery stalk and parsley – all roughly chopped; also add the wine, sage, salt & pepper. When it’s fully boiling, lower to medium-low and let cook covered for about 1 ½ hrs.
Step 2
In a separate pot boil quinoa in partially salted water for ½ hr., drain. Also drain the chicken from the broth and cut it in small pieces. Put both the barley and the chicken in the pot with the broth. Now add a drizzle of oil, oregano and let cook for 10 more minutes on medium heat. Taste for salt and serve hot.
Ingredients for six
- 1 lb organic chicken breast, skinned
- ¼ lb. dry quinoa
- 2 large carrots
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 large red onion
- ½ tsp oregano
- a handful of fresh Italian parsley
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Himalayan salt & black pepper to taste