Lunch: Lemon-Parmesan Chicken and Rice Bowl

Recipe by Tmason254 A quick and delicious meal that is healthy and the family will love it. Cheesy, lemony, crunchy!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lemon-Parmesan Chicken and Rice Bowl

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. 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.

Ingredients

1 cup rice
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups hot water
1 (8 ounce) package frozen broccoli
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 large onion, diced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Heat an oven-safe pot over medium-high heat; stir rice and 2 tablespoons oil together in the hot saucepan to coat the rice with oil. Pour hot water over the rice; bring to a boil and place a cover on the pot.
Bake rice in preheated oven until the water is absorbed and rice is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Place broccoli into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and season broccoli with salt and pepper.
Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken to hot oil, season with garlic powder and onion powder. Saute chicken until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir onion into the chicken; continue cooking until onions are soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Spoon rice into the skillet; cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Stir broccoli into the rice mixture; sprinkle lemon zest and lemon juice over the mixture and stir. Top with Parmesan cheese.

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