Lunch: Pecan Dijon Chicken

Recipe by Brian Corbin A delicious chicken dish with an unusual sauce that is sure to please. Serve over rice.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Pecan Dijon Chicken

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. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice, to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend the Dijon mustard, honey, orange juice, milk, butter, and lemon juice. Season with ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in the pecans.
Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish, and cook in the preheated oven about 10 minutes. Cover with the Dijon mustard mixture, and continue cooking 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

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