Dinner: Poached Chicken with Gingered Applesauce

Great with the Spiced Couscous.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Poached Chicken with Gingered Applesauce

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 Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1 tsp five-spice powder
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 lb chicken breast
1/4 cup apple juice
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
0.12 cup cilantro
3 tsps ginger root
1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium

Instructions

1. Sprinkle the chicken with the garlic salt and pepper.

2. Pour the apple juice into a large non-stick skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat.

3. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the meat looks opaque.

4. In a medium bowl, mix the applesauce, ginger, soy sauce, Chinese 5-spice blend, oil and vinegar.

5. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place it on serving plates.

6. Add the applesauce mixture to the pan, mix well with the pan liquid and bring to a boil. Spoon over the chicken. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

7. Note: recipe from Jeanne Jones' Healthy Cooking.

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