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PRESENTATION

A main course consisting of chicken served with a sauce made from extra virgin olive oil, onion, carrots, and low-fat cheese, topped with grated Gruyère or Parmigiano Reggiano PDO.

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 6

1 whole chicken, about 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

30 g (about 2 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil

50 g (about ¼ cup) onion

50 g (about ¼ cup) carrots

100 g (about 3.5 oz) fat-free fresh cheese (e.g., cottage-type cheese such as Jocca)

Grated Gruyère or Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, to taste

METOD

Cook all the chicken giblets together with the onion and carrot in 100 ml (about ⅓ cup) of water.

Separately, roast the chicken without adding any fat, either in the oven or on a rotisserie.

Cut the chicken into 6 portions.

Discard the fat released during cooking.

Collect the non-fat juices and combine them with a small portion of the previously prepared broth.

Strain the remaining broth, pressing the giblets to extract all their juices.

Reduce this liquid until it reaches a syrup-like consistency, then add the reserved broth and the low-fat cheese.

Pour this sauce over the chicken pieces arranged in a baking dish.

Sprinkle with grated Gruyère or Parmigiano Reggiano and gratinate in the oven until lightly browned.

ALLERGENS:

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in cases of allergy to Artemisia, grasses, Asteraceae, or birch pollen.

Onion: possible reactivity in individuals with nickel allergy, due to its ability to concentrate nickel.

Low-fat cheese: milk allergens.

Gruyère: milk allergens.

Extra virgin olive oil: allergy is uncommon; no intolerance described.

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: milk allergens.

NOTE

Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals, and bioactive compounds that support immune system function, vision, diuretic and wound-healing processes, and help protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for individuals with kidney disease and beneficial for liver function.

Onion: rich in selenium, supporting the immune system, and helps stabilize blood glucose levels; provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels associated with cardiovascular risk, while also supporting liver detoxification. Suitable for individuals with kidney disease.

Low-fat cheese: supports liver function through its content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and contributes to proper cardiovascular function.

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

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: beneficial for proper liver function.

Chicken: provides selenium, which supports the immune system, and is low in saturated fat, thus not impairing liver or circulatory system function.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Also suitable for individuals affected by:

• Anorexia / weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity), with caution depending on acidity level

In cases of dysphagia (chewing and swallowing difficulties), serve the dish cut into small, uniformly sized pieces and accompanied by the sauce.