Lunch: Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Fast, flavorful, and totally family-friendly, this inspired take on everyone's easy go-to dish — grilled chicken — is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce, Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
kosher salt
Pepper
1 pt. grape tomatoes
2 clove garlic
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 head romaine lettuce
4 scallions
1/2 c. fresh dill
4 piece pita bread
lowfat Greek yogurt
8 skewers

Instructions

Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, then the coriander, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Thread onto skewers.
Place the tomatoes and garlic on a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold and seal the foil to form a pouch.
Place the pouch and skewers on the grill and cook, shaking the pouch and turning the kebabs occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Just before removing from the grill, brush the chicken with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the lettuce, scallions, and dill with the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and tablespoon oil, plus 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. If desired, grill the pita bread until warm, about 1 minute per side.
Spread the pita with yogurt, if desired, then stuff with the chicken, tomatoes, and salad.

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