Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemony Escarole Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemony Escarole Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 8 small chicken thighs
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 8 clove garlic
- 2 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 bunch escarole
- 1 can small white beans
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, skin-side down, until the skin is golden brown and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Turn the chicken, add the garlic and rosemary to the skillet, and cook until the garlic is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to plates.
- Add the lemon juice and 1/4 cup water to the skillet and cook, scraping up any brown bits, for 1 minute; stir in the mustard. Add the escarole and beans and cook, tossing, until the beans are heated through and the escarole begins to wilt around the edges, about 1 minute. Serve with the chicken.
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 Crispy Chicken Thighs with Lemony Escarole Salad 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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