Source: diabete.net

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with chicken meat, fennel, garlic, oregano, chilli, onion, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper

Ingredients

For4 people:

600 g (21.2 oz) chicken

3 medium fennel bulbs

2 garlic cloves

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon chili pepper

4 tablespoons chopped onion

Extra-virgin olive oil

Salt

Black pepper

Method

In a large frying pan, heat the oil and quickly brown the diced chicken over high heat.

Brown on all sides

Drain and set aside warm.

In the same pan, combine the chopped onion and garlic and cook over low heat for a few minutes.

Add the peeled, washed and thinly sliced fennel.

Wet with two glasses of water, add the salt, chilli pepper and oregano, cover and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes or until the water is dry and the fennel is almost reduced to cream.

Return the chicken to the heat, stir the cream and cook for another 5 minutes.

Turn off and serve hot.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Fennel: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Birch, Artemisia and Composite

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Oregano: reactivity in case of sensitivity to Lamiaceae (or Labiatae): thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, nepeta

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

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.

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 liver and circulatory system

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Fennel: favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system because they are rich in vitamin K, which helps protect the arteries and nitrates that reduce blood pressure, slow down the aging of the arteries, improve the functionality of the lining of blood vessels. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Oregano: provides antioxidants and vitamin E that are conducive to the proper functioning of the immune system

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

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

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.

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity) if not spicy

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)