Lunch: Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Mole Negro

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Mole Negro

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.

Ingredients

1 cup black mole paste (see Note)
3 cups chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 °. In a saucepan, whisk the mole paste with the stock. Boil the mole sauce over high heat, whisking occasionally, until reduced to 2 cups, 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
In an ovenproof skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet, skin side down. Cook over moderately high heat until browned and crisp, 4 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the chicken for 20 minutes, until just cooked through. Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 5 minutes, then transfer to plates. Spoon the mole sauce alongside, garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

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