Lunch: Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry

Recipe by Todd Porter and Diane Cu Bright and lemony, this super fast chicken stir-fry makes an excellent weeknight dinner.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry

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

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion
3 clove garlic
2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp. lemon zest
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 scallion
Steamed rice

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, season with salt and pepper and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 3 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Transfer the chicken to a platter, top with the sliced scallion and serve with rice. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipes for leftover chicken.

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