Lunch: Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad

An Asian salad full of chicken, vegetables and orzo pasta.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Asian Chicken and Orzo Salad

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
3 green onions, chopped
3 cups chicken, cooked and diced
1 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 (16 oz) package orzo, cooked and drained
1 (9 oz) package frozen sugar snap peas
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 (2 oz) package (1/2 cup) slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions; drain well. In a large bowl, combine sugar snap peas, orzo, water chestnuts, chicken, green onion, and red bell pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Pour over orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat. Stir in toasted almonds. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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