Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches

Recipe by /contributors/stacey-siegal This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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Health and fertility benefits of Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches

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

Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained, 2 tablespoons liquid reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 French rolls, split horizontally, lightly toasted
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 1/4-inch-thick slices hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced

Instructions

Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice and lime peel in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. Stir beans and cumin in small skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add reserved bean liquid. Using fork, mash beans in skillet to coarse paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange French roll bottoms on plates. Spread with bean mixture.
Sprinkle chicken with 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Top chicken with cheese slices. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
Place chicken on bean mixture. Top with tomato, then avocado. Spread lime mayonnaise generously on cut side of each roll top; press onto sandwiches.