Seared Ginger-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Barley

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups brussels sprouts, halved
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup barley, uncooked
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, combine the chicken thighs, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and let marinate for 15 minutes.