Braised Chicken Legs with Green Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Braised Chicken Legs with Green Olives is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 whole chicken legs (3/4 pound each)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 ounces thickly sliced lean bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 small turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup pitted green olives, preferably Picholine
- 2 large thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °. In a large cast-iron casserole, heat the oil until shimmering. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add 3 of the legs to the casserole and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and brown the remaining 3 legs over moderate heat.
- Pour off the fat in the casserole. Add the bacon, onion, carrots and turnips and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until barely softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the olives, thyme sprigs, bay leaf and stock. Nestle the chicken legs in the casserole so they are partially submerged and bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Transfer the casserole to the oven and cook for about 45 minutes, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a platter; cover and keep warm. Strain the broth into a large measuring cup and skim off as much fat as possible. Return the broth to the casserole and boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return the chicken and vegetables to the casserole, cover and cook for 5 minutes to heat through, then serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Braised Chicken Legs with Green Olives 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.
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