Chicken and Chickpea Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken and Chickpea Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 428 calories, 36.72g protein, and 44.08g carbs per serving. Ready in 44 minutes. High in fiber (7.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt, lowfat
- 3 tsps curry powder
- 3 tsps turmeric
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 200 g chicken breasts, chopped
- 1 wedge yields lemon juice
- 5 sprigs fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 100 g onion, chopped
- 100 g green pepper, chopped
- 200 g chickpeas
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat the canola oil in a large pan and add the onion, coriander, green peppers, garlic and chick peas. Fry lightly.
- Add the curry powder and turmeric to the onion mix. Add a little bit of water if fluid is needed. Remove from pan.
- Put chicken in pan and fry until cooked. Flavor with soy sauce and lemon juice.
- Add onion and curry mix to chicken and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add yogurt, heat through and remove from stove.
- Serve with wild rice and sambals.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Chicken and Chickpea Curry contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Chickpea: Their low glycemic index helps maintain steady blood sugar levels
- Turmeric: Research suggests curcumin may improve insulin resistance in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Chicken and Chickpea Curry can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon.
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 di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken and Chickpea Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 428 calories per serving with 36.72g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 44 minutes total. Prep time is 24 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 428 calories, 36.72g protein (34%), 44.08g carbs, 12.19g fat. Plus 7.9g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 428 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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