Lunch: Grilled Lemon Chicken with Feta Rice Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Elizabeth Nelson A light lemony dressing plus crumbles of salty feta transform packaged rice into an elegant side dish.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Lemon, Brown Rice, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Lemon Chicken with Feta Rice 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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Brown rice is 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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 (8 1/2-ounce) pouches precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Combine chicken, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon oil, and garlic in a zip-top bag; turn to coat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade, and discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; grill 6 minutes on each side.
While chicken cooks, heat rice according to package directions. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add rice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, feta, and basil; toss. Serve rice with chicken.

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