Thai Chicken Barley Risotto

• 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 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 2 jalapeno 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 breasts (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/4 cups red bell peppers, strips
• 1 cup sugar snap pea, trimmed
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 4 teaspoons chopped peanuts

1. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions and 1 tablespoon garlic; saute 1 minute.
2. Stir in barley, 1/4 cup cilantro, salt, black pepper, 1/2 cup broth, and jalapenos; bring to a boil.
3. 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 the next (about 15 minutes).
4. Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through curry paste); set aside.
5. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add 1 cup onions, 1 tablespoon garlic, lemongrass, and ginger; saute 1 minute.
7. Add chicken, bell pepper, and peas; saute 2 minutes. Stir in barley mixture, juice mixture, and milk; bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro. Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon nuts.

sesame oil, green onions, garlic, pearl barley, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, peppers, lime juice, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red curry, fresh lemongrass, fresh ginger, chicken breasts, red bell peppers, sugar snap pea, light coconut milk, peanuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/thai-chicken-barley-risotto-332675 (may not work)