Lunch: Chicken Paillards with Cherry Sauce & Parsley Rice Recipe

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken Paillards with Cherry Sauce & Parsley Rice Recipe

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

3-1/4 cups chicken stock, divided
1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion (about 1 small)
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons tawny port wine
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring 2-1/4 cups stock and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Meanwhile, pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, cook and stir onion in 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the cherries, vinegar, wine and remaining stock, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half and cherries are plump, about 6 minutes. Stir in mustard.
Fluff rice; stir in parsley and remaining butter; serve with chicken and sauce.

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