Lemon Garlic Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Spinach and Snap Peas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Garlic Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Spinach and Snap Peas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 (8 oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 10 thyme sprigs
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3/4 lb. sugar snap peas, cleaned and cut in half (about 3 c.)
- 2 tbsp. finely chopped mint
- 4 c. baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pat chicken thighs dry, and season generously with salt and pepper. In large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic cloves and thyme sprigs and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook, without moving, for 6 minutes, until golden brown. Gently flip chicken, skin-side up, and scatter lemon slices over chicken.
- Place skillet in oven and cook for another 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F at the deepest portion of thigh.
- Meanwhile, in deep-sided sauté pan or wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add snap peas and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened, but still slightly crunchy. Season with salt and pepper and stir in mint.
- In large bowl, pour hot snap peas on top of spinach. Toss gently for 1 minute or so, until spinach begins to wilt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken with spinach and snap peas, garnished with roasted lemon and garlic.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemon Garlic Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Spinach and Snap Peas 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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