Chicken Under a Brick - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 4- to lb (5-) whole chicken
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic, bottled minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove and discard giblets from chicken. Using kitchen shears, cut chicken along both sides of backbone; discard backbone. Using heels of both hands, press chicken down until flattened.
- In a 13x9-inch baking dish, combine vinegar and next 5 ingredients. Add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Spray grill rack with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350 ° to 400 °).
- Place chicken on grill rack, and top with an aluminum foil-wrapped brick. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, for 15 minutes per side or until a meat thermometer registers 165 °, replacing brick after turning.
- In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth and next 3 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with chicken. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.
No subscription. No commitment.
Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment