Dinner: Chicken Mole

Chicken with a very interesting sauce, including peanut butter, cocoa and chili powder.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Chicken Breast

Health benefits of Chicken Mole

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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

2 tbsps chili powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
2 1/2 lbs chicken breast tenders
2 cloves garlic
1 large onion
2 large scallions
1 large green bell pepper
14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes
2 tbsps peanut butter
2 tbsps cocoa

Instructions

1. Mince garlic, chop onion, chop scallions and core, seed and chop pepper.

2. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt.

3. Heat a large non-stick skillet coated with olive oil cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 8 minutes, turning once or until browned on both sides. Remove chicken to a large plate.

4. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook for three minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir in chili powder, cinnamon and cloves and cook for one minute.

5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add tomatoes (with juice), peanut butter and cocoa powder and bring to a boil.

6. Cover and simmer, stirring every few minutes, for 25 minutes, turning once, or until the chicken is no longer pink.

7. Garnish with scallions.

8. Note: based on recipe from the South Beach Diet.

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