Appetizer: Asian Chicken Salad

Asian inspired chicken salad that you can also wrap in fresh lettuce.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Asian Chicken 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 Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 lb ground chicken breast
2 tsps hot pepper sauce
2 tbsps hoisin sauce
8 oz bamboo shoots, minced
1 cucumber, seeded and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsps ginger, minced
8 leaves small butter lettuce
1 cup chopped onion, minced
1 medium green onion, chopped
8 oz water chestnuts, minced
1 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsps soy sauce
2 servings 1 packet sugar substitute

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, hot-pepper sauce, and sugar substitute. Mix well. Set aside.

2. Mist a large, non-stick skillet with olive oil spray and set over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.

3. Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender and just starting to brown.

4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the chicken, ginger, and salt. Cook, breaking the chicken into small chunks, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink.

5. Add the reserved bamboo shoot mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, or until hot.

6. Stir in the sesame oil. Remove the pan from the heat.

7. Spoon the chicken mixture, evenly divided, into the lettuce leaves. Set on a serving dish.

8. Top with green onion and cucumber. Serve immediately.

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