This Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Bring broth to a boil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Pour over couscous in a medium bowl; cover and set aside.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken in skillet, skin sides down, and cook 10 minutes or until skin is browned and crispy. Turn chicken over and cook 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; discard drippings.
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Sauté peppers and next 2 ingredients 3 minutes. Arrange chicken on top of peppers, skin sides up. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until done.
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Fluff couscous with a fork. Serve chicken and peppers on couscous, and top with desired amount of salsa.
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Stir together parsley, basil, green onion, olive oil, capers, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Why this Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde 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.
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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