Lunch: Orange Chicken, Asparagus, and Snow Peas

This healthy take on orange chicken definitely trumps takeout.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Asparagus

Health and fertility benefits of Orange Chicken, Asparagus, and Snow Peas

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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. We don't have any research on Asparagus as a fertility food yet. Please leave your review below if you are able to provide details about asparagus.

Ingredients

2 navel oranges
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth or water
1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
4 oz. snow peas
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Juice one orange (you should have about 1/4 cup juice). Cut peel and white pith from remaining orange, then thinly slice into rounds.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on one side, 4 minutes. Turn chicken, reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook, stirring the garlic, for 1 minute.
Add orange juice and cook 1 minute, then add broth and bring to a simmer. Add asparagus and snow peas and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in orange slices, lemon juice, and dill.

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