Lunch: Roasted Chicken Breasts
These Quick Roasted Chicken Breasts can be used for anything ? serve with steamed veggies and brown rice, use them for chicken salad, or slice thinly for a sandwich with whole grain bread, spicy mustard, fresh spinach and thinly sliced tomato. Make them o
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Health and fertility benefits of Roasted Chicken Breasts
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
Cooking Spray
4 4-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 ½ tsp. paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and whisk until combined.
Brush on or pour lemon juice mixture over each chicken breast, coating evenly.
Sprinkle each chicken breast evenly with paprika and bake in oven for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Let the chicken breasts rest, covered with foil for 10-15 minutes before slicing or serving.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Make sure your spices are gluten free and this recipe can be gluten free.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 170 | ||
Fat 6 | ||
Carbohydrate 3 | ||
Protein 24 |