Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts (if chicken is chopped, use only 2 breasts)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. ground thyme
  • 1/2 + 3/4 tsp. whole marjoram
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 large carrot
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 1 qt. stewed tomatoes, drained (reserve 1 c. liquid)
  • 2 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

Method

  • Steam chicken with thyme, marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 2 stalks celery.
  • Chop veggies into coarse pieces.
  • When chicken is just done, remove and discard celery.
  • Allow liquid to boil away.
  • Add olive oil, garlic and 1/3 of the onion.
  • When onion begins to brown, add remaining veggies, other ingredients and cooked chicken. Chicken can be left as whole breasts or diced into small pieces.
  • Cook until veggies are tender.
  • Strain and reserve liquid.
  • Add tomato juice to liquid and thicken with roux or cornstarch to make sauce.
  • Serve over pasta cooked with 1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seed.
  • Serves 4.