Creamy Lemon Chicken with Wild Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Creamy Lemon Chicken with Wild Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Judy Kim Warning: You will be addicted to this lemon sauce.

Ingredients

6 –8 chicken thighs
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 c. low-sodium chicken stock
2 lemons
1/4 c. heavy cream
1 c. wild rice
1/4 c. chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Preheat large cast iron skillet on high heat. Rinse chicken and pat dry thoroughly; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter; cook chicken skin side down in two batches until skin is crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a dish skin side up and set aside.
Reduce skillet heat to medium-high; add garlic, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze pan with white wine and chicken stock; scrape bottom of pan and bring to a boil. Add zest and juice of one lemon, then cut remaining lemon into wheels and add to sauce. Stir in cream; bring to a boil and place chicken in the skillet skin side up in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the wild rice according to package directions.
Add cooked wild rice to the skillet to absorb the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve in skillet immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creamy Lemon Chicken with Wild Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this Creamy Lemon Chicken with Wild Rice 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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