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Zaatar and Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Zaatar and Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Zaatar and Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Adeena Sussman We love this live-fire version of a recipe from our archives because it gives camp chicken a complex flavor with minimal ingredients. The key is the Mediterranean seasoning blend called zaatar. You can start marinating the chicke

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup zaatar*
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 chicken thighs with skin (each 6 to 8 oz.)
  • 2 lemons, each cut into 4 wedges
  • 2 bunches green onions, ends trimmed

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon zest, garlic, zaatar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Transfer chicken and marinade to a resealable plastic bag and seal. Chill in a refrigerator or cooler.

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 Zaatar and Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe | Myrecipes 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.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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