Chicken and Leek One-Pot with Pearl Barley

A comforting one-pot stew with tender chicken, soft leeks and pearl barley.

SHOPPING LIST

• chicken thighs8
• leeks3
• pearl barley200g
• chicken stock cube1
• water700ml
• butter2 tbsp
• plain flour1 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Brown the chicken thighs for 5 minutes per side, then set aside.
3. 3Slice the leeks and fry in the same pot for 5 minutes until soft.
4. 4Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. 5Add the pearl barley, crumbled stock cube and water.
6. 6Return the chicken to the pot and bring to a simmer.
7. 7Cover and cook for 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink and the barley is tender.
8. 8Season and serve.

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