Minted Chicken with Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 c. fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 3 tbsp. canola oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. Pepper
- 1 1/4 lb. thin chicken cutlets
- 1 bunch thin asparagus
- .13 tsp. salt
- 4 slice multigrain bread
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 8 c. mixed baby greens
Instructions
- Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
- From lime, grate peel and squeeze juice.
- In food processor, pulse mint, grated lime peel, garlic, sugar, coriander, and 2 teaspoons oil until smooth, occasionally scraping down side of bowl. Transfer to small bowl.
- Rub chicken with 2 tablespoons mint mixture; sprinkle with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Grill, covered, 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), turning over once.
- Meanwhile, toss asparagus with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Grill, covered, 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill bread 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- To bowl with reserved mint mixture, add lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, whisking to combine. Thinly slice chicken. Divide greens among 4 serving plates; top with chicken and asparagus. Drizzle with mint dressing and serve with grilled bread.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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