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Maple-Glazed Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Maple-Glazed Chicken
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Grilling chicken lends a smokiness that deepens the complexity of the glaze. Steamed vegetables are a simple accompaniment, affording each flavor element the spotlight.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp. miso paste
  • 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger
  • 8 oz. French green beans (haricots verts) or regular green beans
  • 10 oz. frozen peas
  • 1 1/4 lb. boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. In 1-quart saucepan, whisk maple syrup, miso, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and ginger; heat to boiling on medium-high. Boil 1 minute or until reduced by half, whisking. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cool slightly. Transfer 2 tablespoons to small bowl for brushing chicken.
  2. Place beans and 3 tablespoons water in 2-quart glass baking dish; cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on High 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in peas. Cover; microwave 3 minutes longer. Drain well; toss with 1 tablespoon sauce. Transfer to platter.
  3. Heat grill pan on medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Grill chicken 4 minutes or until grill marks appear. Brush chicken with reserved 2 tablespoons sauce. Turn chicken over; grill 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cooked through (165 degrees F). Place chicken on top of vegetables. Serve with remaining sauce and cilantro.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Miso is extremely nutrient-dense and believed to alkalinize the body and stop the effects of carcinogens in the system.

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