I honestly don't think I've cooked something this boring before in my life

[nineveh_uk]

It's not that Nigella's chicken barley recipe didn't deliver what I wanted when I cooked it a few weeks ago, which was something very bland and easy on the stomach, but honestly I think I'd rather eat plain rice and baked chicken. The last time I ate something with so little personality I was probably still on the baby rice. At least I have nearly got through the stuff in the freezer.

Anyway, if your goal is bland and soothing as you recover from norovirus, it is theoretically possible you could do worse. But given the time it takes, you might prefer to stick to porridge made with water.