Lunch: Tangy Chicken-Farro Bowl

Recipe by Laraine Perri If you have trouble finding lingonberry, cranberry preserves are a fine substitute.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Tangy Chicken-Farro Bowl

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

5 tablespoons white vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 (8.5-ounce) packages precooked farro
2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breasts, sliced
1/4 cup lingonberry preserves

Instructions

Combine 1/4 cup vinegar, 4 teaspoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and allspice in a dish; stir with a whisk. Add cucumbers; toss. Let stand 12 minutes, tossing once. Drain.
Combine Dijon, dry mustard, oil, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in dill and 1 1/2 teaspoons water.
Heat farro according to package directions. Divide among 4 bowls. Arrange chicken, cucumbers, and preserves over farro. Drizzle with mustard sauce; sprinkle with remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt.

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