Lunch: Drunken Chicken ...heavy on the sauce!

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Drunken Chicken ...heavy on the sauce!

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 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

4 pieces bone-in, skin on dark meat chicken (2 thighs and 2 drummers)
1 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast, cut into quarters
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 cup loosely packed mixed fresh herbs ( parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme), chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups dry red wine
A handful of raisins
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds
Ciabatta bread, to serve

Instructions

Liberally sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat with EVOO, 2 turns of the pan. Brown the chicken well on both sides and remove to a plate. Add half of the herbs, the garlic, celery, bay leaf, carrots and onions to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Next add the wine and the raisins and bring to a bubble. Add the chicken back to skillet and cook, turning occasionally, 30 minutes at a simmer. Serve from the skillet or cool and store for make-ahead meal.
To serve, top with the remaining herbs and pine nuts and serve with warm bread.

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