Lunch: Chicken and Marinated-Zucchini Sandwich

Quick to prepare but packed with fresh, summery flavor, this is a new twist on the traditional chicken sandwich.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Romaine Lettuce, Lemon

Health benefits of Chicken and Marinated-Zucchini Sandwich

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. thinly sliced lemon zest
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. chicken cutlets
1 zucchini
1/4 red onion
salt
Pepper
1 handful chopped toasted almonds
1 handful fresh parsley
1 loaf Italian bread
romaine lettuce

Instructions

Slice 1 zucchini into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Combine with red onion, thinly sliced lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and let stand 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper and broil until cooked through. Let cool, then shred and add to marinated zucchini along with a handful of chopped toasted almonds and fresh parsley. Cut Italian bread in half horizontally and hollow out. Make a sandwich with chicken mixture (including juices) and romaine lettuce leaves. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Check out our quick family-favorites, fast dinners for weeknights, and healthy recipes for less than $3 a serving.

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