Lunch: One-Pot Fried Rice

I’m gearing up for the start of my second semester of grad school, and with the pressures of the first draft of my master’s project due in less than a week I’ve resorted to one pot cooking for the night. A simple fried rice dinner is my go-to on days when

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Brown Rice

Health and fertility benefits of One-Pot Fried Rice

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 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.

Ingredients

1 1/2 Tablespoons of sesame seed oil
2/3 cup white onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 egg
1/3 cup carrots, small dice
1/3 cup mushrooms, small dice
1/3 cup pea pods, julienne
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Place a large pan (with at least 2" of depth) over medium heat and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of sesame seed oil.
Add in the chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Then add in the minced garlic.
Push the onion and garlic mixture to one side of the pan, then add the cubed chicken breasts to the other side and cook until tender.
Add the diced carrots, mushrooms and julienned pea pods to the pan and mix all ingredients together.
Push the mixture to one side, then add in the egg and scramble it until cooked.
Stir in the cooked brown rice, soy sauce, and pinch of pepper. Allow the fried rice to cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

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