Herbed Chicken and Squash recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Dinner: Herbed Chicken and Squash

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Health and fertility benefits of Herbed Chicken and Squash

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

4 bone-in, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 pound peeled, seeded and cubed butternut squash
2 teaspoons canola or olive oil, divided
3/4 pound cipollini or sweet onions, halved if large
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, divided
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
1 clove garlic, chopped

Instructions

Position rack in lower third of oven; heat oven to 400 °F. Season chicken with 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In a bowl, toss squash with 1 teaspoon oil. In a second bowl, toss onions with 2 teaspoons vinegar and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. Place chicken on pan bone side up; spread squash and onion in a single layer around chicken; sprinkle vegetables with remaining 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; roast 15 minutes. In second bowl, combine preserves, mustard, ginger, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar. Flip chicken and brush with apricot-mustard sauce; turn veggies; roast until chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 °F, 10 to 15 minutes more. Divide chicken and veggies among 4 plates; garnish each with a sprig of rosemary.