Dinner: Roasted Chicken and Arugula Salad

Try this budget-friendly dish for lunch or dinner this week. To minimize prep time, cook the chicken and make the dressing ahead of time.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Roasted Chicken and Arugula Salad

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

2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken breast
1 Tbsp salt-free all purpose seasoning (like Mrs. Dash or Salt-Free Spike seasoning)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
6 cups arugula
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup golden raisins

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.  Lay the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan and season with the salt-free seasoning.
Roast the chicken for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Set the chicken aside to cool.
In a large salad bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt (optional), and pepper.
Peel the skin off the chicken and remove the bone (discard the skin and bone). Cut the chicken into 1-inch chunks.
Toss the chicken, arugula, onion, and golden raisins in the dressing and serve.
Serve with: Warm whole wheat dinner rolls spread lightly with trans-fat-free margarine.  
Recipe Cost: $10.71

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 4 Lean Protein, 1 Fat

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