Pregnancy Friendly Herb Chicken Gravy
Rich, savory gravy can feel like a minefield during pregnancy when so many store-bought versions are loaded with additives, excess sodium, and ingredients you'd rather avoid. This version is built on a genuinely nourishing base — chicken bone broth simmered with fresh thyme, rosemary, garlic, and ginger — so every spoonful is doing something good. Turmeric adds a warm, golden color and gentle depth without any heat, making it easy to enjoy even when taste sensitivities are running high. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, keeping the umami flavor while skipping ingredients that give some expectant eaters pause. Arrowroot starch thickens everything to a silky, spoon-coating consistency that rivals any classic gravy, and because it's strained before serving, the texture is perfectly smooth. It comes together in one saucepan with straightforward steps, which is exactly the kind of low-effort, high-reward cooking that makes sense when energy is precious. Ladle it over roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, or whatever comfort food is calling your name tonight.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 3 tbsp cold water
- salt, to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just softened, about 1 minute — watch closely so it does not brown.
- 2
Stir in the grated ginger and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds, until the spices are fragrant and evenly coated in the oil.
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