Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course of German origin prepared with chicken meat, pepper, zucchini, pineapple, tomatoes, lime, honey, rapeseed oil, mango, garlic, ginger, chilli, balsamic vinegar, sugar, cashews, salt

Ingredients
Serves 4

For the Chicken Skewers

• 400 g chicken breast fillets (about 14 oz / 0.9 lb)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 150 g zucchini (about 5.3 oz / 1 small zucchini)
• 1 small can pineapple chunks (about 225 g drained / 8 oz)
• 4 cherry tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons lime juice (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
• 2 teaspoons honey (about 10 ml / 0.35 fl oz)
• 8 tablespoons canola oil (about 120 ml / 4 fl oz / ½ cup)

For the Spicy Mango Chutney

• 2 ripe mangoes
• 3 cm (about 1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 fresh red chili peppers, deseeded and finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (about 25 g / 0.9 oz)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cashews (about 20 g / 0.7 oz)
• Salt, to taste

Method

Wash the chicken breast, dry it and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Peel the vegetables.

Cut the pepper in half and then into small pieces.

Slice the zucchini.

Drain the juice from the pineapple into pieces.

Mix all the ingredients of the marinade: lime juice, honey, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer the pieces of meat to a clean container and cover them with the marinade, stirring well.

Marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Skewer the chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, pineapple and tomatoes on the skewers, one after the other.

Grill the chicken skewers.

Chutney: Peel the mangoes, cut them into small pieces and mix them with garlic, ginger, chilli, vinegar, sugar and a little salt.

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over low heat, without covering.

Then cover the pot and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool. Blend the mixture briefly to form a puree.

Add the chopped cashews and leave the chutney in the refrigerator to serve cold.

Allergens

Balsamic vinegar: may contain sulfites

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Cashews: not included in the list of allergens of EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pineapple: possible individual intolerance

Limes: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Mango: rare allergy linked to the sap and not to the fruit

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Rapeseed oil: there are no known episodes of direct allergy even cross-reactions are possible in case of allergy to other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli or mustard

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Ginger: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Balsamic vinegar: it is rich in grape polyphenols which make it an antioxidant food capable of strengthening the immune system, fighting the harmful action of free radicals, but also keeping blood sugar levels under control thanks to the presence of acetic acid and reducing blood pressure.

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.

Cashews: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Pineapple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

Chicken meat: lean white meats are carriers of selenium that supports the immune system and free of saturated fats that do not compromise the functionality of the immune system. Lime or lime: rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, etc. that promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Mango: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and provide mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Rapeseed oil: rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation on the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Ginger: helps fight the sense of nausea and also has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and strengthens the immune system

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Zucchini: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) with regard to acidity