Thai Chicken-Barley Risotto

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
* 1 1/2 cups chopped green onions, divided
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
* 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
* 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
* 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
* 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
* 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
* 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
* 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)
* 1 1/4 cups red bell pepper strips
* 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
* 1 cup light coconut milk
* 4 teaspoons chopped peanuts
== Directions ==
# Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
# Add 1/2 cup onions and 1 tablespoon garlic; sauté 1 minute.
# Stir in barley, 1/4 cup cilantro, salt, black pepper, 1/2 cup broth, and jalapeños; bring to a boil.
# Cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly.
# Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion is absorbed before adding next (about 15 minutes).
# Combine juice and next 5 ingredients; set aside.
# Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
# Add 1 cup onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, lemongrass, and ginger; sauté 1 minute.
# Add chicken, bell pepper, and peas; sauté 2 minutes.
# Stir in barley mixture, juice mixture, and milk; bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
# Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro.
# Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon nuts.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
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