Classic Lemon Tarragon Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Classic Lemon Tarragon Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Barbara Chernetz Chicken breasts are quicker to roast than a whole bird, but the classic, fragrant flavors of lemon and tarragon still permeate this recipe.

Ingredients

2 large lemons
4 small bone-in chicken breast halves
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 sprig fresh tarragon
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut 1 lemon into very thin slices; juice the other lemon.
Loosen the skin of the chicken-breast halves. Rub flesh underneath with garlic and season with half the salt. Tuck a lemon slice and a tarragon sprig under the skin of each breast. Secure skin to breasts with toothpicks.
Place chicken in a shallow roasting dish. Drizzle breasts with olive oil and reserved lemon juice. Scatter remaining lemon slices over chicken and season skin with remaining salt and the pepper. Pour broth around chicken in roasting dish.
Roast 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through; remove from oven. Turn broiler to high. Broil chicken 1 to 2 minutes to crisp up skin. Remove toothpicks and garnish with chopped tarragon.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Lemon Tarragon Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Classic Lemon Tarragon Chicken 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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