Dinner: Chicken on Lentils

This chicken dish is yummy and a lean source of protein.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken on Lentils

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 tbsps cumin, dried ground
1 dash pepper
1 dash salt
1 tbsp olive oil
2 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breast
1 lemon zest and juice
3 medium slices bacon, fat removed and finely diced
1 cup flat leaf parsley, torn
1 cup cherry quartered
140 g brown lentils

Instructions

1. Rub breasts (chicken not your own) with olive oil, cumin and lemon zest. Leave for 20 minutes.

2. Sear chicken on high in non-stick fry pan to seal. Pop into oven 350 °F (180 °C) for about 10 minutes to cook through.

3. Fry bacon in non stick pan until golden and crispy. Add rinsed lentils and tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat through. Remove from heat.

4. Fold parsley through lentils, serve in a mound on plate with chicken sliced and fanned on top.

5. Sprinkle lemon juice over dish. May serve with a chunk of lemon.

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