This feel-good dinner is packed with everything your hormones and metabolism crave: lean protein, cruciferous veggies for estrogen clearance, and a creamy, probiotic-rich dressing made from blended cottage cheese. The savory-sweet slaw brings crunch and brightness, while grilled chicken adds staying power—making it perfect for the luteal phase or any day you want light nourishment with deep satisfaction.

Ingredients 

(Serves 2)

🐔 For the grilled chicken:

• 2 small chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless
  
  
• 1 tsp avocado oil
  
  
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
  
  
• Sea salt + pepper to taste
  
  
• Optional: squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs (thyme, oregano)
  
  

🥕 For the creamy slaw:

• 1 cup shredded broccoli stems (or slaw mix)
  
  
• ½ cup shredded carrot
  
  
• 1 green onion, finely sliced
  
  
• ½ cup cottage cheese (ideally full-fat, grass-fed)
  
  
• ½ tsp smoked or sweet paprika
  
  
• 1 tsp raw honey
  
  
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  
  
• Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
  
  
• Optional: ¼ tsp Dijon mustard + tiny pinch garlic powder (to deepen flavor)
  
  

 Instructions

1. Blend the dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, paprika, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and optional mustard + garlic powder. Blend until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
   
   
2. Prepare the slaw: In a bowl, combine the shredded broccoli, carrot, and green onion. Toss with the cottage cheese dressing until fully coated. Let sit while you cook the chicken (flavors deepen as it rests).
   
   
3. Season and grill the chicken: Rub chicken with avocado oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
   
   
4. Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness), until fully cooked and golden.
   
   
5. Slice chicken and serve warm over the slaw, or plated side-by-side.
   
   
6. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, or a light drizzle of olive oil.
   
   

Notes

• Can be turned into a bowl with a scoop of quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, or seed crackers on the side.
  
  
• Cottage cheese dressing can be made ahead and stored for 2–3 days.
  
  
• Excellent for follicular or luteal phase, thanks to its balance of fiber, healthy fat, and protein. 

With Love & Nourishment,

The Nourish Kitchen