Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns Spice up your weeknight dinner with this quick and easy chicken recipe.

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 box roasted garlic-and-olive oil couscous
2 tsp. vegetable oil
6 large skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
3 medium colorful bell peppers
1/2 medium sweet onion
2 clove garlic

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Fluff couscous with a fork. Serve chicken and peppers on couscous, and top with desired amount of salsa.
Stir together parsley, basil, green onion, olive oil, capers, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crispy Chicken Thighs with Peppers and Salsa Verde good for PCOS?

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.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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