Lunch: Sticky Chicken with Scallion and Corn Rice

Enjoy this quick sticky chicken with a hearty serving of scallion corn rice.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Sticky Chicken with Scallion and Corn Rice

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). 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

1 c. long-grain white rice
1 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 scallion, sliced
4 5-oz. boneless chicken breasts
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch cayenne
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package directions. Fold in the corn and scallion.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, about 5 minutes per side.
Drizzle with the honey and lime juice then sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
Serve with the rice and any pan juices.

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