Dinner: Chicken and Broccoli Braid

Beautiful braided crescent roll with chicken and broccoli.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 60 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken and Broccoli Braid

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. 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

2/3 cup reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese
1/4 tsp kosher salt
16 crescent rolls
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tbsp slivered almonds
1 oz egg white
1 tsp dill weed
1 lb chicken breast meat
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

Instructions

1. Pre-cook chicken in oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 20 minutes. Dice chicken into cubes, should be 2-3 cups.

2. Adjust oven to 375 °F (190 °C). In a large bowl, toss together chicken, broccoli, red bell pepper, garlic, mayonnaise, dill weed and salt.

3. Unroll crescent roll dough, and arrange flat on a medium baking sheet. Pinch together perforations to form a single sheet of dough.

4. Using a knife or scissors, cut 1" wide strips in towards the center, starting on the long sides. There should be a solid strip about 3" wide down the center, with the cut strips forming a fringe down each side.

5. Spread the chicken mixture along the center strip. Spread cheese over the top of mixture (sharp cheddar cheese is also good).

6. Fold the side strips over chicken mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist to seal.

7. Brush braided dough with the egg white, and press almond slivers gently into top of dough. Bake in the pre-heated oven 25 to 28 minutes, or until golden brown.

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