Marrakesh Chicken recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Marrakesh Chicken

A lovely chicken recipe for your whole family

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Health and fertility benefits of Marrakesh Chicken

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 Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for paste
1 tablespoon butter
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup red onion, diced
15 sprigs fresh parsley, plus chopped parsley, for garnish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon preserved lemon pulp, plus 1 rind preserved lemon, cut into thin strips
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons Marrakesh spice
2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F.
In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Slice chicken breasts into tenders about 4 per breast.
Add chicken strips to 2 tablespoons Marrakesh paste to coat evenly. Once strips are coated, place strips in the Dutch oven to brown; about 1 minute on each side. Add chicken stock to the pan along with onions. Lay parsley sprigs on top of chicken for flavor. Cover and place in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven and reduce oven temperature to 200 °F.
Discard the parsley sprigs. Transfer chicken to an ovenproof dish and return to the oven to keep warm. Bring the reserved sauce in the Dutch oven to a simmer on the stovetop and stir in lemon juice and pulp of preserved lemon. Add artichokes and simmer for about 5 minutes. Once artichokes are soft, turn off the heat and stir in lemon rind.
Remove the chicken from the oven, place on a serving platter and surround with artichoke hearts. Spoon sauce over dish and garnish with chopped parsley.