This Molasses Five-Spice Roast Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 ° F. Remove giblets and neck from chicken. If you like, rinse chicken with cold running water and drain well; pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder inside cavity.
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With chicken breast side up, tuck wing tips under back of chicken. With string, tie legs together.
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Line medium roasting pan (15 1/2" by 10 1/2") with foil. Place chicken, breast side up, on small rack in center of foil-lined pan. Wash and dry potatoes; pierce with fork. Place potatoes around chicken in pan.
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In cup, combine molasses, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, salt, and remaining five-spice powder. Brush half of molasses glaze all over chicken. Cover pan with loose tent of foil. Roast chicken 30 minutes.
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Remove foil; brush remaining glaze over chicken. Roast 30 minutes longer or until temperature on meat thermometer reaches 175 ° to 180 ° F and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with knife.
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Transfer potatoes to cutting board; keep warm. With tongs, tilt chicken to allow juices from cavity to run into roasting pan. Place chicken on warm platter; let chicken stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice potatoes into 3/4-inch-thick slices; arrange on platter with chicken. Garnish with chives. Skim and discard fat from drippings in pan. Serve pan drippings with chicken and potatoes.
Why this Molasses Five-Spice Roast Chicken works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Molasses Five-Spice Roast Chicken 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Yes, this Molasses Five-Spice Roast Chicken 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.
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