Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentation

Second course or single course based on chicken, celery, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon.

Ingredients

for 2 people

Diced chicken breast – 250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 1½ cups)

Diced celery – 125 g (4.4 oz / ≈ 1 cup)

Chopped green onion – 2 tablespoons (≈ 12 g / 0.4 oz)

Light mayonnaise – 1 tablespoon (≈ 15 g / 0.5 oz)

Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon (≈ 5 g / 0.18 oz)

Lemon juice – 1½ tablespoons (≈ 22 ml / 0.75 fl oz)

Salt-free seasoning – to taste (≈ ¼–½ teaspoon)

Method

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the cubed chicken breast on the baking sheet and bake.

Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken has reached 165 degrees internally.

Mix celery, spring onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and lemon juice in a bowl.

Once the chicken has cooled slightly, place the chicken in the bowl with the combined ingredients and stir until the chicken is coated.

Serve on whole wheat bread as a sandwich or with sliced vegetables such as cucumbers and peppers.

Allergens

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

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Mayonnaise: containing egg, included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

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

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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. 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

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which 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

Mayonnaise: Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids with egg; Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids with extra virgin olive oil;  mustard which strengthens the immune system and is also suitable for nephropathic patients; lemon rich in substances with antioxidant action 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 liver function for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Chicken: meat that provides selenium that supports the immune system and is free of saturated fats that do not compromise the function of the liver and circulatory system

Celery: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Suitable for those with cholesterol problems, as it promotes its disposal. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis