Source: diabete.net

Presentation

A nutritious second course prepared with chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, pine nuts, thyme, salt, pepper

Ingredients

for 6 people:

6 boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup balsamic vinegar (about 120 ml / 4.1 fl oz)
Mustard, to taste
60 g (2.1 oz) toasted pine nuts
½ tablespoon thyme
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper

Sauté the chicken breasts on both sides, for about 10 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan.

vinegar, mustard and Add vinegar and mustard

Boil until reduced by a third.

Pour the balsamic sauce over the chicken

Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.

Allergens

Balsamic vinegar: may contain sulfites

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

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

Mustard: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Thyme: possible reactivity in case of sensitivity to spices

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.

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

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.

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

Pine nuts: 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

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.

Mustard: able to strengthen the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Thymus: has a favorable action on liver function (cholagogue or choleretic) and diuretic due to the action of chlorogenic and caffeic acids

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea and vomiting due to spiciness
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) due to its spiciness
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing) due to spiciness