Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A wet rub of crushed lemon sections, herbs, and black pepper is the key to this dramatic spin on baked chicken. Serve the golden-brown bird with rice or another side of your choice.

Ingredients

2 lemons
2 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tbsp. dried basil
2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. olive oil
6 clove garlic
1 roasting chicken

Instructions

Peel and section lemons, reserving the peels. Combine lemon sections, oregano, and next 5 ingredients (oregano through garlic) in a bowl, and mash with a fork. Immerse the top and bottom of a 2-quart clay cooking pot in water for 10 minutes. Empty pot, and drain well.
Remove and discard the giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub lemon mixture under and over the loosened skin. Tie ends of legs together with cord. Place lemon peel in body cavity. Place chicken, breast side up, in bottom of clay pot, and cover with top of clay pot.
Place clay pot in cold oven, and set to 450 degrees F. Bake chicken for 50 minutes, and remove top. (The chicken is done when a meat thermometer registers 180 degrees F.) Preheat the broiler. (Do not move the oven rack.)
Return chicken in pot to oven, and broil, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove clay pot from oven. Remove chicken from clay pot. Cover chicken loosely with foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Basil.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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