Lunch: Glazed Chicken and Fig Skewers Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Domenica Marchetti Because they will cook more quickly than the chicken, skewer the figs separately.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Glazed Chicken and Fig Skewers Recipe | MyRecipes

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 One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

3/4 cup port wine
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 thyme sprig
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 (3/4-inch) pieces
4 large shallots, quartered
16 sage leaves
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 firm fresh Striped Tiger or Black Mission figs, halved vertically
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; cook 15 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Discard thyme sprig.
Preheat grill to high heat.
Thread 3 chicken pieces, 2 shallot quarters, and 2 sage leaves alternately onto each of 8 (8-inch) skewers. Coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 3/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Thread 6 fig halves onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers, cut sides facing the same direction. Coat with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Arrange chicken skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 12 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Brush chicken skewers with half of wine mixture during final minute of cooking. Arrange fig skewers, cut side down, on grill rack; grill 3 minutes. Turn fig skewers over; grill 1 minute. Arrange skewers on a serving plate. Drizzle with remaining wine mixture; sprinkle with thyme leaves.

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