Garlic Chicken Scampi with Rice Noodles
Garlic-browned chicken and crisp-edged vegetables meet a tangy, lightly sweet pan sauce that clings to springy rice noodles.
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Ingredients
- 300 g boneless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
- 180 g gluten-free rice noodles, cook according to package directions
- 1 zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
- 150 g green beans, trimmed and cut into short pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup gluten-free chicken stock
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
Method
- Season chicken and sear in hot oil until browned; set aside briefly.
- Set aside the child's portion; return chicken to skillet to finish cooking.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Sear zucchini and green beans until tender and browned; soften garlic.4 min timer
- Add stock, vinegar, and maple; reduce until the sauce coats a spoon.3 min timer
- Toss chicken, noodles, and parsley through the pan sauce until coated.
Kids’ plate: Chicken noodle bowls
On the plate: Rice noodles with small chicken pieces and soft zucchini and green beans, with a little sauce.
Make it a game: Twirl a few noodles into a tiny nest. Add vegetables whenever you like and explore the shapes.
Set it aside at step 2, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free rice noodles and gluten-free stock keep the noodles and sauce free of hidden gluten.
- Toddler (1–3): Short noodles, small chicken pieces, and soft vegetables make the bowl easier to manage.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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