Lunch: Stir-Fried Chicken With Pineapple and Peppers

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper Here's an easy way to get low-fat protein (in the chicken breast) and lots of vitamins (in the scallions, peppers and pineapple). Plus, the dab of fresh ginger soothes stomachs and fights inflammation and blood

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Chicken Breast, Pineapple

Health and fertility benefits of Stir-Fried Chicken With Pineapple and Peppers

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 Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-salt soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin (sweetened Asian wine)
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil, preferably sesame oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
6 large green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh or frozen pepper strips
1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple in juice
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

Combine first six ingredients; stir well.
Heat oil in a large skillet and stir-fry chicken until brown and done, about 5 minutes. Remove. Add green onions, peppers and pineapple to the skillet; heat through. Pour in sauce and stir until thickened. Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve with brown rice; top with optional almonds.

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