Grilled Chicken with Barley and Roasted Squash

Grilled Chicken with Barley and Roasted Squash

Perfectly grilled chicken breasts paired with creamy pearl barley and caramelized roasted butternut squash for a wholesome, restaurant-quality dinner.

⏱ 45 minServes 4American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

  1. 1Preheat grill to medium-high heat and preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
  2. 2Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Brush with remaining olive oil.
  3. 3Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in a pot and bring to a boil. Add pearl barley and minced garlic, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until tender and creamy.

Cook this with Miamzi 👨‍🍳

Miamzi knows what's in your kitchen — it checks this recipe against your ingredients, adds what's missing to your grocery list, plans your week, and invents new dishes from what you already have.

Create your free kitchen →

From the Miamzi community recipe library.