Lunch: Thai Pizza

A tasty Thai-style pizza with peanut sauce and chicken.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Nuts

Health benefits of Thai Pizza

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.

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

vegetable oil, to sauté
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 (6 oz) jar Thai peanut sauce
1 (16 oz) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 (12 oz) ready-made pizza crust
1 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped
5 scallions, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts
2 cups mozzarella, shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 º.
Heat a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Cut into small cubes.
Warm peanut sauce and coconut milk in medium saucepan. Whisk together the cornstarch and water and then add to the peanut sauce. Bring to a boil to thicken and then remove from the heat and cool.
Roll out the pizza dough and press into a 10-inch pizza pan.
Spread the peanut sauce over the pizza dough. Put peanuts, half of scallions, chicken and 1 cup of bean sprouts on crust. Sprinkle cheese, remaining scallions, and bean sprouts on top. Bake until cheese is melted and crust is browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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