Lunch: Chicken and Fettuccine in Galangal Coconut Sauce (Malaysian Laksa)

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Chicken and Fettuccine in Galangal Coconut Sauce (Malaysian Laksa)

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

1 cup medium-diced butternut squash
Salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup curry laksa paste, such as Dollee
2 tablespoons ground macadamia or cashew nuts
2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
3 cups coconut milk
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into thin pieces
1 pound fettuccine
1 lime, cut into wedges
Sambal oelek, for garnish

Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath. Blanch the squash in the boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the curry laksa paste and cook until the oil separates from the paste, about 3 minutes. Add the blanched butternut squash, ground nuts and zucchini and stir. Slowly stir in the coconut milk and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. While the curry is simmering, cook the fettuccine in the salted boiling water until just al dente according to the package directions. Drain the fettuccine. To serve, divide the fettuccine among serving bowls. Top with the chicken and vegetables, and pour the sauce over the fettuccine. Garnish each bowl with lime wedges and a dash of sambal oelek.

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