Crispy Chicken Pasta from The Eczema Detox

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This delicious allergy-friendly recipe is from The Eczema Detox by Karen Fischer. This eczema-friendly recipe is designed for people with eczema and skin inflammation, but anyone can enjoy it. The chickpea flour gives the chicken a lovely golden colour and makes it taste delicious.

The Eczema Detox is both a cookbook with beautiful images and a practical 'how-to' which details how to clear up your specific skin complaint. 

Serves 1, preparation time 20 minutes, cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup gluten-free pasta (or mung bean pasta or spelt pasta if not sensitive to gluten)

  • 2 chicken tenderloins or 1 chicken thigh fillet, fat removed

  • 2 tablespoons chickpea (besan, gram) flour (or brown rice flour)

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or chives

  • sprinkle of quality sea salt

  • handful of green beans, ends trimmed

  • 1/4 cup finely shredded red cabbage

  • Parsley Oil (p. 134), for frying

  • 1–2 teaspoons rice malt syrup (brown rice syrup) or real maple syrup (optional)

Method

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside.

Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, removing any strings or fat. Place the flour, dried herbs and salt into a sealable plastic sandwich bag, then add the chicken, seal the bag and shake until the chicken is coated (alternatively, use a bowl to combine the ingredients and push chicken pieces into the mixture on all sides).

Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add a little oil and cook the chicken until crispy on the outside and cooked through (about 7–10 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces). Remove from the heat and place onto paper towels to drain the oil.

Wipe the frying pan then place back on medium heat, add 1 teaspoon of oil and lightly sauté the beans and red cabbage with 1 teaspoon of syrup. If the pasta needs refreshing before serving, run some boiling water over the top, drain and serve with the sweet vegetables on top and chicken on the side.

The new way to feed your skin ...

You can find more recipes like this one in The Eczema Detox by Karen Fischer. 

Karen Fischer is also the author of The Eczema Diet and The Healthy Skin Kitchen. 

Click here to purchase The Eczema Detox

 

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Frequently asked questions

Does food allergy trigger eczema?

Food allergy and eczema are closely linked, and allergies can absolutely make eczema worse, but they're often not what starts it in the first place. In fact, research suggests the reverse may be more accurate: eczema itself may come first and increase the risk of developing food allergies, rather than the other way around (Tsakok et al. 2016). One study found that babies with eczema were up to six times more likely to become
sensitised to foods compared to those without eczema. In children with established eczema, up to 66% showed food sensitisation, with confirmed food allergy in up to 81% of cases (Tsakok et al. 2016).

If you or your child has a diagnosed food allergy, those foods should be avoided for now. For additional guidance, the Food Intolerance Diagnosis (FID) Program in The Eczema Detox book can help identify food intolerances that do not show up in allergy tests (see next FAQ).
Do food allergy tests help eczema?

Skin prick tests and other food allergy tests including blood tests and patch tests can be unreliable on their own, so an oral food
challenge (supervised by an allergy specialist if you are prone to anaphylaxis), is the most accurate way to confirm whether you or your child is reacting to a particular food. For additional guidance, the FID Program in The Eczema Detox book can help you to identify your personal triggers.
About the authors

Ren Karen Fischer is a nutritionist, mother of two, and award-winning author of seven books, including the bestsellers The Eczema Diet and The Eczema Detox. Fischer is also a peer-reviewed published researcher, and is currently undertaking eczema research as part of a Master's by Research at Bond University. Combining clinical research with real-world experience, she is dedicated to advancing evidence-based care for eczema.

Nutritionist Bonnie Taylor holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree and helps people with eczema identify their individual triggers through the FID Program. Taylor has worked alongside Fischer for many years and offers nutrition consultations by appointment.