Asian Chicken Salad with Wasabi Dressing recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Asian Chicken Salad with Wasabi Dressing

Recipe by Melissa Rubel This delectable poached-chicken salad, packed with Asian pear, cucumber, and bean sprouts, offers a double hit of wasabi. First, F&W's Melissa Rubel whisks wasabi powder into the dressing — a blend of mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Asian Chicken Salad with Wasabi Dressing

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

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. rice vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp. wasabi powder
1 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 tbsp. water
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 head Boston lettuce
1 large Asian pear
1/2 seedless cucumber
2 scallions
1 c. mung bean sprouts
1/2 c. roasted wasabi peas

Instructions

In a large saucepan, cover the chicken breasts with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook over moderately low heat until the chicken is white throughout, about 12 minutes. Transfer the poached chicken breasts to a plate and let stand until cooled slightly, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the rice vinegar, wasabi powder, Asian sesame oil, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper.
In a large serving bowl, toss the lettuce with the Asian pear slices, cucumber, scallions, bean sprouts, and 2/3 cup of the wasabi dressing. Slice the chicken breasts crosswise 1/4 inch thick and lay the slices on top of the salad. Spoon the remaining wasabi dressing over the chicken breasts, sprinkle with the chopped wasabi peas, and serve at once.