Chicken Fricassee with Carrots and Zucchini
Tender golden chicken simmers in a savory, silky sauce with soft carrots and zucchini. Serve it warm in a bowl for cozy comfort without fussy flavors.
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Ingredients
- 170 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp gluten-free rice flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- ½ medium zucchini, cut into half-moons
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup gluten-free chicken stock
- 1 tsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Coat chicken pieces lightly in rice flour, shaking off excess.
- Brown chicken in olive oil until golden on several sides.6 min timer
- Add carrot, zucchini and garlic; stir until vegetables soften slightly.4 min timer
- Pour in stock and tamari; simmer until chicken is cooked through.10 min timer
- Stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens, then finish with parsley.1 min timer
Why it works
- Picky eater: Mild chicken, soft carrots and zucchini sit in a simple savory sauce.
- No red meat: Chicken leads this dish, with no red meat.
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