Lunch: Blackened Chicken Taco Filling

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Add a punch of flavor to taco night with this delicious blackened chicken. The versatile spice rub can also be used on fish and shrimp.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Blackened Chicken Taco Filling

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). 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

1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
kosher salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, coriander, garlic powder, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the spice mixture and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and roast until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

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