Lunch: Skinny Orange Chicken

Recipe by Lindsay Funston If you love ordering this for takeout, now you can enjoy it at home with zero guilt.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Skinny Orange Chicken

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 Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 large Eggs, beaten
2 c. panko bread crumbs
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice and zest of 2 oranges
1/3 c. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. cooked jasmine rice
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Sliced scallions, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Set up a dredging station with one bowl of flour, one of beaten eggs, and one of panko. Dredge the chicken in flour, then coat in eggs and cover in panko. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Arrange chicken on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until no longer pink, 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Whisk until combined and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a large bowl and toss in orange sauce.
Serve over rice with orange zest, sesame seeds, and scallions.

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