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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a second course prepared with chicken breasts, raisins, apple, celery, shallots, garlic, bay leaf, extra virgin olive oil, almonds, skimmed milk, curry, flour, salt, pepper

Ingredients

for 6 people:

4 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons raisins
1 apple
1 celery stalk
1 shallot
1 garlic clove
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
250 ml (8.5 fl oz) skim milk
Curry powder, to taste
2 tablespoons flour
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°.

Soak the raisins in warm water.

In a non-stick pan, put the bay leaf, oil and chopped mixture prepared with the shallot, celery stalk and garlic.

Cook over low heat until the vegetables are soft.

Remove the bay leaf and add the apple in small pieces.

Cook for another two minutes and add the raisins (well drained and dried) and almonds.

Wash and dry the chicken breasts, open them in the middle and fill them with the mixture. Close them with one or two toothpicks each, salt them and brown them in a pan with a little oil, about 5 minutes on each side.

Then put them in the pan, covered with baking paper

Add a drop of oil and bake for 15 minutes.

In the meantime, heat the milk together with the curry and the well-diluted flour. Stir until you have obtained a smooth cream.

Remove the chicken breasts from the oven, drizzle them with the curry cream and bake for another 10 minutes.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Laurel: possible individual allergy

Curry: presence of mustard and other spices (check on the label)

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Almonds: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011; it has cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Gramineae.

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Shallots: cases of individual reactivity reported

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

Raisins: possible presence of sulphites

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.

Laurel: leaves and berries have diuretic properties, the leaves are rich in vitamin C favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system, minerals favorable to the production of red blood cells and the functioning of the cardiovascular system

Curry: able to strengthen the immune system

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Partially or totally skimmed milk: favorable for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system – The presence of tryptophan allows you to counteract depression

Almonds: they are a source of Vitamin E which 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

Apple: 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. 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

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

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.

Shallots: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of 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 suitable for nephropathics. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

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

Raisins (Sultanas): source of antioxidants, including resveratrol, with anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties and able to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It provides 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
• Nausea and vomiting

Not recommended in case of:

• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)