Lunch: Chicken With Sweet and Sour Fig Sauce

Recipe by Cookin Dude Sweet and tangy. This is a refreshing meal that I serve over couscous.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken With Sweet and Sour Fig Sauce

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

1 (15 ounce) can figs in syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 red onion, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Remove figs from syrup; cut each fig into quarters. Reserve 1/4 cup of syrup.
Heat water and sugar in a sauce pan over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved and water begins to simmer. Reduce heat to medium; add white vinegar, red onions, yellow peppers, figs, and syrup. Return to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts, one at a time, until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from pan to a paper towel-lined plate.
Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Add to fig sauce, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened.
Serve chicken breasts topped with the fig sauce.

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