Salt-and-Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf

This Salt-and-Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns Delicious and healthy joining forces on a single plate? Dish just got real.

Ingredients

Servings 4

1/4 c. olive oil, divided
8 small bone-in, skin-on chicken this (weighing about 1 1/2 pounds total)
kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 c. quinoa, rinsed
2 tbsp. unseasoned rice wine vinegar
4 scallions, sliced
3 radishes, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 c. Fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook skin-side down, in batches, until the skin is golden and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Return all of the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and transfer skillet to the oven. Roast until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees F, 18 to 22 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package directions. Whisk together vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Add scallions, radishes, carrot, feta, basil, and quinoa and toss to combine.
Serve chicken over quinoa pilaf.

Why this Salt-and-Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Salt-and-Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salt-and-Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf good for PCOS?

Yes, this Salt-and-Pepper Chicken with Spring Quinoa Pilaf recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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