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Campfire pot with chicken and pearl barley
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Campfire pot with chicken and pearl barley

A campfire pot with chicken, pearl barley and vegetables. One pot over the fire for camping or a shelter trip.

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55 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Campfire pot

    • 1.1 lb Boneless chicken thighs
    • 7.1 oz Pearl barley
    • 10.6 oz Carrots
    • 1 stk Onion
    • 2 fed Garlic
    • 4¼ cup Vegetable broth
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

    1. Cut the chicken into large pieces.
    2. Peel the carrots and slice them.
    3. Peel and coarsely chop the onion and garlic.
    15 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Brown the chicken and vegetables

    1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over the fire.
    2. Brown the chicken pieces until they take on a little color.
    3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté briefly.
    5 min
    Pot
  3. 3

    Simmer the campfire pot

    1. Add the pearl barley and carrots.
    2. Pour in the broth.
    3. Let the pot simmer gently over the embers, often 40–55 minutes, until the pearl barley and chicken are tender.
    4. Season with salt and pepper.
    40 min
    Pot

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

520kcal

Protein

32g

Fat

18g

Carbs

55g

Serving Size

400g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve hot straight from the pot.

Side Pairings

  • • Campfire bread

Dessert Pairings

  • • Marshmallows

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool and store in a sealed container. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Cut vegetables at home and pack them in bags.

Cooking

  • • Keep the pot at the edge of the embers and stir regularly.

Serving

  • • Add a little extra pepper at the table if you want more warmth.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add paprika or chili for more heat.

Health

  • Use chicken breast

Method

  • Also works on a Trangia.

Toppings

  • Fresh parsley on top.

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla