Roasted Chicken Pieces with Pears and Green Onions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Roasted Chicken Pieces with Pears and Green Onions is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This kid-friendly recipe couldn't be simpler to prepare — just sprinkle chicken pieces and sliced pears with lemon zest, lemon juice, and green onions and roast until golden and tender.

Ingredients

2 lemons
1 bunch green onions
2 tbsp. olive oil
Pepper
1 Chicken
3 ripe but firm bosc pears

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray 15 1/2-inch by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
From 1 lemon, grate 2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Cut white and light-green portion of green onions into 2-inch pieces; thinly slice dark-green tops. Set aside lemon juice, lemon wedges, and sliced green onion tops.
In large bowl, stir together lemon peel, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken, pears, and white and light-green onion pieces, and toss until coated.
Arrange chicken mixture in prepared pan. Roast 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with tip of knife and pears are fork-tender. Transfer chicken mixture to warm platter; drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with green onion tops. Serve with pan juices and lemon wedges.

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 Roasted Chicken Pieces with Pears and Green Onions good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roasted Chicken Pieces with Pears and Green Onions 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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