Moroccan Lemon Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Moroccan Lemon Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 8 chicken legs
- 2 c. onion
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/3 c. Major Grey's chutney
Instructions
- Cut lemon in half. Juice half and thinly slice remaining half. Brown chicken legs in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Transfer to platter.
- Add onion, curry powder, and 1/2 cup water to skillet. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are barely tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken legs, 3/4 cup water, lemon slices, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, turning chicken and stirring once during cooking.
- Stir in chickpeas and chutney. Simmer 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in lemon juice.
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 Moroccan Lemon Chicken 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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