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Presentation

Low-sodium second course consisting of skewers prepared with chicken breast, garlic, salt, pepper, spicy paprika, cayenne pepper, honey, sesame seeds and extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients
Serves 4 (makes 8 skewers)

• 500 g chicken breast (about 1.1 lb / 17.6 oz)
• 1 garlic clove
• Fine salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon hot paprika (about 7 g / 0.25 oz)
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (about 6 g / 0.2 oz)
• 30 g honey (about 1 oz / 1½ tablespoons)
• 10 g sesame seeds (about 0.35 oz / 1 tablespoon)
• 30 g extra-virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons / 1 fl oz)

Method

Take the chicken breast and cut it first into strips and then into cubes of about 2 cm on each side.

Transfer them to a bowl and add the oil.

Add salt, pepper and spices: first the cayenne pepper and then the paprika.

Finally, add the honey, crushed garlic and mix everything.

Cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

After this time, take the steel (or wooden) skewers and stack the pieces of meat, leaving a space between the various cubes.

Once all the skewers have been formed, place them on a lightly greased hot rack

Sprinkle them with sesame seeds.

Wait 3-4 minutes, until they are well toasted and slightly caramelized.

Turn them, finish cooking for another 2-3 minutes

Serve

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Paprika: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Cayenne pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Sesame seeds: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to dried fruit

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Spicy paprika: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system

Cayenne pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Chicken: lean white meats are selenium carriers that support the immune system and free of saturated fats that do not compromise the function of the liver and circulatory system

Sesame seeds: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system.

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

Anorexia – Weight Loss

With caution based on tenderness, roughness, acidity and spiciness in the case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)

In the presence of dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) present the child with the product cut into small pieces of uniform size and accompanied by sauce.