Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This one-pot dinner from Food and Wine's Gail Simmons is an enriched take on classic chicken soup with rice; at once flavorful, hearty, and comforting.

Ingredients

1/2 c. all-purpose flour
kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 carrots
2 celery ribs
1 large leek
1 clove garlic
1 3/4 c. pearled barley
6 c. chicken stock
1 c. water
1/4 c. chopped dill
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. chopped tarragon
1/2 c. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour; shake off the excess.
In a medium enameled cast-iron casserole, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add half of the chicken and cook over moderately high heat until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a bowl. Brown the remaining chicken in 2 more tablespoons of the oil.
Pour off the fat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and the carrots to the casserole and cook over moderate heat for 3 minutes. Add the celery, leek, and garlic and cook until starting to soften, 2 minutes. Add a large pinch each of salt and pepper and the barley. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until the barley starts to toast, 1 minute. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the barley is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
Return the chicken to the stew; cover and simmer until cooked through and the stew has thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the dill and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the stew into bowls, sprinkle with the tarragon and cheese, and serve. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipes for leftover chicken.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon 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 6 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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