Crockpot Chicken and Lentils - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tsps crumbled bay leaves, whole
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tsps pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsps italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sage
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 2 cups sesame and ginger teriyaki marinade
- 8 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 stalks large celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup garlic, crushed
- 1 large onion
- 3 medium whole roma tomatoes
- 15 oz black beans
- 2 cups lentils
Instructions
- Soak the lentils in water and marinate the chicken (cut into large cubes) over night.
- In a large crockpot, place chopped chicken, chopped onion, celery, lentils, black beans, garlic and dry seasonings.
- Simmer remaining marinade from chicken, until reduced 50% and then add to crockpot along with the chicken stock.
- Cook on low-medium for 10 hours, until chicken can be broken up with wooden spoon.
- Add tomatoes and if using fresh herbs, approximately 1-2 hours before serving.
- Freeze leftovers for a quick dinner or divide for easy to heat lunches. The cayenne is optional.
- Note: have fun with the flavors and enjoy a comforting bowl on a cold day!
- Tip: soak the lentils with 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda overnight and be sure to rinse thoroughly to help minimize the effects of the gas with beans.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Crockpot Chicken and Lentils contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Lentil: Fiber helps slow glucose absorption, reducing insulin spikes
- Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
- Turmeric: Research suggests curcumin may improve insulin resistance in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Crockpot Chicken and Lentils can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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