Interstitial Cystitis Friendly Ginger-Scallion Chicken Skewers
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
For the marinade
- ā cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Ingredient notesFresh ginger is generally considered bladder-friendly, and the small amount in this recipe (~1/4 tsp per serving) is likely fine for many people with interstitial cystitis. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Fresh ginger can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the amount used here (~1 1/2 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
Ingredient noteInterstitial cystitis flags onions and the allium family as common bladder irritants, especially raw, but scallions are milder and are used cooked or in small amounts here, so they are likely tolerated by many with interstitial cystitis. If you prefer to always avoid scallions, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
Ingredient noteTurmeric can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (~1/8 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid turmeric, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely gratedIngredient notes
Fresh ginger is generally considered bladder-friendly, and the small amount in this recipe (~1/4 tsp per serving) is likely fine for many people with interstitial cystitis. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Fresh ginger can trigger interstitial cystitis symptoms in some people, but the amount used here (~1 1/2 tsp per serving) is likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For serving
- scallion greens (reserved from above), for serving (optional)Ingredient note
Interstitial cystitis flags onions and the allium family as common bladder irritants, especially raw, but scallions are milder and are used cooked or in small amounts here, so they are likely tolerated by many with interstitial cystitis. If you prefer to always avoid scallions, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedfresh cilantro leaves
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedlime
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes so they don't scorch on the grill.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, grated ginger, scallion whites, garlic, melted coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and salt until combined.
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