Lunch: Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Cucumbers Recipe | MyRecipes

Dig into a simple pasta toss loaded with chicken, cucumbers, and peanuts.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Cucumbers Recipe | MyRecipes

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked dried udon noodles
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sambal oelek or chile paste with garlic
1/2 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger
2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
6 tablespoons chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.
Combine rice vinegar and the next 5 ingredients (through ginger) in a large bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add noodles, chicken, and cucumbers to bowl; toss gently to coat. Top with green onions and peanuts.
Wine note: Floral, zippy white wines from Argentina, like the 2007 Alamos Torrontes ($10), pair incredibly well with Asian-inspired dishes. -Gary Vaynerchuck

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