Fertility Foods – Crispy Honey Lemon Chicken

When trying to conceive, it’s important to assess your diet and lifestyle. Many research studies show that eating certain foods, whilst avoiding some others can have a positive impact on both male and female fertility. According to Kidspot, honey has long been considered a fertility booster. It is rich in minerals and amino acids and is said to not only improve sperm quality, but also strengthen the ovaries and uterus.

We can’t think of a better way to add some honey to your diet than with this delicious chicken dish!

What you’ll need:

Serves 2

• 350 grams chicken breast, diced
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 2 tbs raw honey
• 1 lemon
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup buckwheat flour
• 1 tbs tapioca flour
• 1 cos lettuce, roughly torn
• ½ cup red quinoa
• 100 grams cherry tomatoes, quartered

How to make it:

• In a bowl, combine olive oil, 3 tbs of lemon juice, honey, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper and 1 tsp of lemon zest. Whisk together and add the diced chicken. Marinade the chicken for around 30 minutes.
• Place quinoa in a sieve and rinse several times. Add 1 cup of water and quinoa to a saucepan, bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and let it cook for around 12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Combine together the buckwheat flour, tapioca, 1 tsp lemon zest and remaining salt and pepper. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture. Heat olive oil in a fry pan and add the chicken pieces. Cook for around 3-4 minutes per side.
• Toss together the lettuce, tomato and quinoa. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Top with crispy chicken.

Source: naturalfertilitybreakthrough.com

After some more Fertility Food recipes? Try these fluffy buckwheat pancakes or a refreshing avocado and prawn salad.

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