Lunch: Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Lilly and Audrey Andrews Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver on busy evenings. Freeze any extra meat in portion sizes, and use in future recipes.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups Recipe | Myrecipes

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 Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 green onions, white and light green parts, chopped
6 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/3 cup tart dried cherries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °.
Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake at 350 ° for 5 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Cool.
Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir to combine. Set aside.
Place chicken, toasted walnuts, parsley, and green onions in a large bowl; toss to combine. Add dressing, stirring well to coat.
Place 1 lettuce leaf in each of 6 bowls. Divide chicken salad evenly among the bowls; top with cherries.

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