Lunch: Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai

Recipe by Buon Appetito "My girlfriend and I were craving pad Thai! So we looked at a few recipes and made our version. It is not exactly traditional pad Thai, so -- lo and behold -- the name!"

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health benefits of Joe's Fusion Chicken Pad Thai

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when discussing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) management.

For individuals grappling with PCOS, the internal hormonal turbulence can be overwhelming, often leading to a spike in testosterone and androgen levels. This is where vitamin B6 comes into the spotlight. Acting as a balancer, vitamin B6 diligently works behind the scenes to keep these hormones in check, ensuring they don't surge beyond desirable levels. It is this equilibrium that becomes paramount for those earnestly looking to curtail the excessive flow of testosterone and androgen. In the broader spectrum of PCOS management, incorporating foods rich in vitamin B6, like chicken breast, can be a strategic move, providing both nutritional sustenance and hormonal balance.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (16 ounce) package pad Thai rice noodles
1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup chopped green onion

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Season chicken with salt and black pepper; set aside.
Whisk sugar, cayenne pepper, white wine vinegar, fish sauce, and peanut butter together in a bowl.
Coat the inside of a large skillet or wok with olive oil and place over high heat.
Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil just until the meat is white outside but still pink inside, about 3 minutes.
Remove chicken and set aside in a bowl.
Lower the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Cook and stir garlic in the skillet until it becomes translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
Cook and stir eggs into garlic until loosely cooked, 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour peanut sauce into the garlic and eggs, and stir to combine. Bring sauce to a simmer.
Stir rice noodles into the boiling water. Cook until noodles are still slightly tough, about 5 minutes.
Drain the noodles.
Return chicken to the skillet with eggs and sauce. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, stirring frequently, 5 to 8 more minutes.
Stir bean sprouts, rice noodles. and beef broth into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, and cook until noodles are tender and most of the broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with green onions to serve..

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