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Green List 4 servings

Nutrition

295 Kcal
14g Fat
6g Carbs
5g Net Carbs
2g Sugars
34g Protein

This Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken is a comforting, nourishing dish that delivers both flavour and function. This slow-cooked recipe produces tender chicken that falls apart with every bite, packed with protein, minerals, and anti-inflammatory goodness to support your body’s natural healing processes.

Slow cooking makes this chicken not only delicious but also highly digestible. The gentle cooking method breaks down proteins and connective tissues, making nutrients easier to absorb and soothing the gut. This is especially beneficial after illness, injury, or surgery, when the body needs nourishment without strain on the digestive system.

Yalda often recommends dishes like this Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken during recovery periods. In fact, she created similar recipes when her son was healing from a fracture, using slow-cooked meals rich in protein and collagen-building nutrients to support tissue repair and bone strength. The result? Balanced energy, improved digestion, and faster recovery, all while enjoying a wholesome, satisfying meal.

If you’re recovering from an injury or surgery, or want to strengthen your body from within, this recipe is ideal. You can find more guidance inside the Injury & Surgery Recovery Personalized Advice section on the Eat Burn Sleep platform, where Yalda shares the key lifestyle principles that enhance the body’s repair process.

Whether you serve this Melt-In-The-Mouth Chicken with roasted vegetables, cauliflower mash, or a light salad, it’s a perfect example of how food can be both deeply healing and delicious, supporting your gut, reducing inflammation, and helping your body rebuild stronger than before.

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