Belgian Waterzooi Chicken
Creamy and comforting Belgian Waterzooi Chicken, a gluten-free delight for lunch.
This Belgian classic transforms chicken into a velvety soup with a base of rich cream and aromatic vegetables, perfect for a soothing lunch. Serve it with crusty gluten-free bread to soak up every last drop of the flavorful broth.
Method
- 1
Put the chicken, water and one garlic clove in a large saucepan. Place it over medium-high heat until boiling. Then turn the heat low, cover the pan and simmer the chicken for 10 minutes. Remove the chicken leg and breast. Keep the fresh chicken stock for later.
- 2
Let the chicken cool. Then dice the chicken breast up. Pick the meat off the leg. Discard any bones and skin. Slice the leek, celery and carrot finely (julienne). Add the butter, rosemary and bay leaves to a large pan and place it over medium heat until melted.
- 3
Then add the sliced vegetables. Season with pepper and salt.
- 4
Stir and cook the vegetables for 3 minutes. Then add the shredded and diced chicken.
- 5
Cover the pan and cook the chicken and vegetables for 5 minutes. Then add the cream and ½ cup (120 ml) of the fresh chicken stock.
- 6
Look at this delicious waterzooi recipe! Do try out my chunky chicken stew with fresh leeks, celery, carrots and lots of cream... This is Belgian comfort food!
- 7
Cover the pan and cook the stew for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of the warm cream from the pan to a cup. Whisk and add it back to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- 8
Stir all the ingredients and then turn the heat very low. Check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste. Remove the rosemary and bay leaves. Divide the stew over deep plates and drizzle with the remaining cream sauce. Serve hot.
FAQ
Is «Belgian Waterzooi Chicken» gluten-free?
Yes. «Belgian Waterzooi Chicken» is a gluten-free recipe, safe for celiac disease when you use certified gluten-free products.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Belgian Waterzooi Chicken»?
One serving has 298 kcal, 28.1 g carbs, 16.5 g protein and 12.7 g fat. The recipe makes 5 servings.
Is «Belgian Waterzooi Chicken» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
Occasionally — watch your portion size. Carb load: умеренная. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.