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Chicken Scampi (Gluten-Free)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 386
Author Unbound Wellness

Ingredients

  • 8 oz gluten free spaghetti sub cassava spaghetti for grain free
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp ghee divided ( sub about 3 tbsp of olive oil for dairy free)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot sliced thin
  • ½ cup dry white wine see notes for AIP
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot 3/4ths of the way full of water and salt well. Once boiling, add the spaghetti, stirring often and cooking until al dente. Set aside about ¼ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and very lightly toss with some olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • Toss the chicken breast with arrowroot, salt and pepper until coated.
  • Using a large, deep pan, heat 1 tbsp of ghee and 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once melted and shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer, evenly spacing to avoid crowding so the chicken gets crispy. Once crisp on one side, rotate tongs to crisp the chicken on all sides. Set aside once cooked.
  • Reduce the heat and add another tablespoon of ghee. Once melted, add the garlic and shallot and saute for about a minute or until lightly fragrant.
  • Add the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Add the broth, lemon juice and pasta water. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is reduced.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked chicken, pasta, and remaining tablespoon of 2 tbsp of ghee back to the pan. Stir to coat the pasta and chicken. Add the parsley and serve fresh.

Notes

All nutrition facts are estimates and will vary .
For AIP, the alcohol from the wine does mostly cook out. But you can easily sub in chicken broth and add some white wine vinegar for flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.6g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 1.3g