AIP Friendly Herb-Poached Chicken

Gentle, fragrant, and deeply nourishing, this herb-poached chicken is the kind of meal that feels restorative from the very first spoonful. Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks are slowly simmered with carrots, parsnips, and a generous bundle of fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley — building a broth that's light but surprisingly rich in flavor. The autoimmune protocol can make weeknight dinners feel limiting, but this recipe leans into what the approach does best: whole, unprocessed ingredients that are naturally free of grains, legumes, nightshades, and seed-based spices. There's nothing to swap or substitute here — every ingredient on the list is already on the right side of the protocol. The low, slow simmer keeps the chicken incredibly tender while the root vegetables soak up all that herby goodness, so you're getting a full, satisfying plate without any compromise. A ladle of the cooking broth poured right over the top pulls everything together and makes it feel far more elegant than the effort involved. It's the kind of clean, comforting dish you'll come back to again and again when you need something that's both healing and genuinely delicious.

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