If you're out of some ingredients, here are some swaps you can try: - Fresh thyme can be substituted in place of dried thyme. But, know that they cook differently and you'll need about 3 times as much fresh as you do dried thyme. - You can use whole carrots that you have halved and then cut 2-3 more times. Don't use sliced carrots or they'll get soggy and mess up the texture of the dish. - You can use white mushrooms instead but they are often smaller so you may want to leave them whole, depending on their size, so that they don’t overcook and get soggy. No matter what mushrooms you use, be sure to leave them in large chunks rather than slicing them thin.  - Shallots can be used instead of pearl onions, or you can use large chunks of red, white, or yellow onions. - You can substitute flour in a pinch for the cornstarch. But it needs longer to thicken so you may need to boil it for 3-5 minutes, which may require you to add it a little earlier so you don't overcook your chicken. - We've shared a few other swaps for this recipe in place of the wine, chicken quarters and a few other things.