Lemon Chicken & Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Chicken & Potatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. dried oregano
- 2 tbsp. dried rosemary
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 russet potatoes, diced
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, dried oregano, and dried rosemary and season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken and toss until combined, then let marinate while you prep the vegetables.
- On a large sheet pan, toss potatoes, red onion, and lemon slices with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Nestle in chicken thighs among vegetables (spooning extra marinade on top if you have any leftover) and bake until vegetables are tender and chicken is golden and crispy, 50 to 55 minutes. (Cover with foil if chicken is getting too brown). Serve with pan juices.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemon Chicken & Potatoes 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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