Lunch: Teriyaki Creamy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

Teriyaki sauce is typically very high in sugar. This homemade version is much lower carb than store bought. If you can find low carb teriyaki sauce in the store, you can substitute that rather than make your own.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Teriyaki Creamy Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups

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 One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

3 Tbsp lower sodium soy sauce
1/4 Cup water
1 Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp Splenda
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1/4Cup lite mayonnaise
/4 Cup non-fat, plain Greek Yogurt
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 stalks celery, diced
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 Cup slivered almonds, toasted
6 Bibb lettuce leaves, cleaned and dried

Instructions

In a small sauce pan, whisk together soy sauce, water, honey and garlic. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 7-8 minutes or until the sauce is reduced to ¼ cup. Set aside to cool.
Once cool, add the teriyaki sauce to a large bowl. Add in the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt and whisk well to combine.
Add the chicken, celery, carrots and almonds and stir well to combine.
Divide the chicken salad among 6 Bibb lettuce leaves (3/4 cup of chicken salad per lettuce cup).
Chef tip: Teriyaki sauce is typically very high in sugar. This homemade version is much lower carb than store bought. If you can find low carb teriyaki sauce in the store, you can substitute that rather than make your own.

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