Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Over Whole Wheat Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Over Whole Wheat Couscous is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 1 1/2 tsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1/2 c. dried apricots
- 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp. minced, peeled fresh ginger
- 1 c. whole wheat couscous
- 1 c. pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to Dutch oven in batches and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate.
- Add onion and garlic to Dutch oven and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cumin and garam masala and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute; stir in flour, then 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, apricots, lemon zest, and ginger. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring; return chicken to Dutch oven. Cover and bake until chicken is cooked through and tender, about 40 minutes. Serve chicken over couscous; spoon sauce over and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Citrus Pomegranate Chicken Over Whole Wheat Couscous 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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