Lunch: Ginger Marmalade Chicken Salad

This lively salad is from Jorge Navarro, the chef-owner of Café Navarro, a cozy, Caribbean-style spot in Eugene, Oregon.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Ginger Marmalade Chicken 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 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers from jar, cut into strips, 1 tablespoon liquid reserved
5 teaspoons red wine vinegar
8 cups mixed salad greens
4 thin red onion slices, separated into rings

Instructions

Place chicken on plate. Season with salt and pepper. Mix marmalade, ginger, garlic and mustard in bowl. Spoon 1/4 cup marmalade mixture over chicken and turn to coat. Chill chicken and remaining marmalade mixture separately overnight.
Preheat broiler. Arrange chicken on broiler pan. Broil until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cool slightly. Spread remaining marmalade mixture over chicken. Cut chicken crosswise into thin strips.
Whisk oil, reserved liquid from peppers and vinegar in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add salad greens, pepper strips and chicken; toss to coat. Top salad with onions.

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