Dinner: Sriracha Chicken

A yummy oven baked sriracha chicken.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds

Health benefits of Sriracha Chicken

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.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

4 stalks green onions, greens thinly sliced, whites minced
3 tsps fresh ginger, minced or grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsps lime juice
2 tsps sriracha sauce
1/4 tsp Chinese five spice blend
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Spray a 9"X13" baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the minced whites of the green onions, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, sriracha, and seasoning.

3. Working with one piece at a time, place chicken breast in the bowl and coat with sauce (the sauce is pretty thick).

4. Place chicken breast in baking dish and repeat with remaining chicken. Pour any of the remaining sauce over the chicken.

5. Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 35-40 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

6. Place chicken on a serving dish and top with green onion greens and toasted sesame seeds.

7. Note: you can make the sauce and marinate the chicken ahead of time.

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