Lunch: Grilled Chicken Panzanella Salad

Jamie's non-traditional take on a classic Italian bread salad features chicken, arugula, raisins and, of course, bread!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Chicken Panzanella Salad

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

4 to 6 chicken breast cutlets
4 thick slices peasant bread, grilled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 lb heirloom tomatoes
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1 cup golden raisins, plumped in 1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups baby arugula
ricotta salata, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat grill pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place on grill and cover with aluminum foil (sprayed with non-stick spray). Place a heavy-bottomed pot on top of foil to press down chicken and speed up the cooking process.
Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes, then flip and cover again. Flip once more and cover. Finally, flip a 3rd time and leave uncovered to finish cooking.
Meanwhile, onto the preheated grill, place the slices of bread drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes on each side, or until slightly charred. Cut into 2-inch chunks when finished.
In a small bowl, add golden raisins and warm water, let soak for 5 minutes, or until plumped.
In a large bowl with arugula, add thinly sliced fennel (reserve fronds for garnish). Chop tomatoes into rough chunks, add salt, then add to bowl. Add raisins and bread chunks. Add sherry vinegar and toss to coat. Shave ricotta salata over top.
Remove chicken from grill pan and slice, then place on top of salad.

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