Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Zucchini recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Zucchini

Recipe by Judy Kim Drizzle on honey-balsamic glaze to add sweet and tangy flavor to this low-carb plate.

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Health and fertility benefits of Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Zucchini

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

1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. orange zest
1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1/2" thickness
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 medium yellow zucchini, about 1 lb.
2 medium green zucchini, about 1 lb.
sea salt, such as Maldon

Instructions

In a small sauce pan over medium heat add honey and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Turn off heat; stir in orange zest and oregano. Reserve 1/4 cup for serving.
Meanwhile, trim off both ends of each zucchini. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, create long flat noodles by running blade against the length of each zucchini. Season with salt and set aside.
Preheat grill on medium-high. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Brush glaze onto chicken and cook until lightly charred all over and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F; 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil.
Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook zucchini until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes, and drain. Slice chicken against the grain and serve over zucchini noodles. Drizzle balsamic-honey glaze and sprinkle sea salt. Serve immediately.