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Soy-Brown Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs

4 servings
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This Soy-Brown Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Get sweet and savory chicken thighs on the table fast with this affordable main dish. Make it a meal by adding cooked Green Giant® frozen teriyaki vegetables or garden vegetable medley.
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Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 °F. In small bowl, beat brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and garlic with whisk until well combined. Set aside.

  2. Heat 10-inch ovenproof skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Rub chicken with oil; place skin side down in skillet. Sear chicken, without moving, 3 to 5 minutes or until skin is browned and chicken releases easily from skillet.

  3. Transfer chicken to plate. Pour off drippings from skillet. Return chicken to skillet, skin side up. Pour brown sugar-soy mixture over chicken.

  4. Roast 15 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165 °F). Serve chicken with sauce.

Why this Soy-Brown Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Soy-Brown Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Soy-Brown Sugar-Glazed Chicken Thighs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 4 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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