Lunch: Grilled Chicken Pitas

A Mediterranean-inspired lunch or dinner. Let guests assemble their own sandwiches!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce, Chicken Breast, Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Chicken Pitas

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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. 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. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced, plus 1 minced clove for sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (1/4 pound)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for sauce
1 large Vidalia onion, or purple onion, cut into thin rings
6 pita breads
1/2 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
1 (10.6 oz) jar kalamata olives, drained, halved, and pitted, or other black olives
12 slices bacon, fried crisp
alfalfa sprouts
salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1 cup (8 oz) plain yogurt
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Instructions

Rinse the chicken breast and pat dry. Combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice, soy sauce, 1 clove minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of the oregano in a glass dish. Add the chicken, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the chicken breast to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
Combine the tomatoes and feta cheese in a small glass dish. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, and stir to combine. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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