Can individuals with a swallowing disorder eat meat? Well,
most can at least eat chicken, provided that it’s very soft and will form a bolus as it’s chewed. This recipe is good for everyone else in the family as well. What’s produced is what I call “soft” chicken, meaning that although in a sense the chicken is over-cooked, it’s still delicious. It’s the marinade that softens the protein in the chicken and helps the chicken absorb the flavors.
Orange/Lemon Marinade
1/2 cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh or dried green herbs (thyme, parsley, oregano, etc.)
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions: In a small glass bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Put the chicken breasts into a sealable plastic bad and pour the marinate over them. Seal and put in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or maximally to two days. When ready to cook, place the chicken breasts in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the marinade in a small pot and bring to a slow boil. Boil gently for 5 minutes, then pour the marinade over the chicken breasts. Either bake in a 325 degree F oven for 30 minutes until the chicken is very soft when poked with a fork, or simmer them slowly in a pan over low flame on your stovetop
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Remove from oven and with a large fork, hold each chicken breast under a stream of warm water until all the marinade particles are removed. Serve
