Butter-Roasted Chicken with Cilantro and Mint - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Butter-Roasted Chicken with Cilantro and Mint is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Rubbing butter on chicken skin (as well as under it) and letting it sit in the fridge for a few hours is a great way to make it extra-crispy, with moist breast meat. Here, Floyd Cardoz flavors the butter with cilantro, garlic, mint, chiles, cumin, and lim

Ingredients

2 c. cilantro sprigs
2 c. mint leaves
6 clove garlic
3 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 serrano chiles
1/2 c. fresh lime juice
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
kosher salt
2 chickens

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the cilantro, mint, garlic, ginger, chiles, and lime juice, and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the butter, cumin, black pepper, cloves, and 1 teaspoon of Kosher salt.
Set the chickens breast side down on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread with some of the herb butter. Turn the chickens over and splay them out. Loosen the skin on the breasts and legs and spread some of the butter on the chicken underneath the skin. Rub the remaining butter over the top of the skin. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Let the chickens stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Roast the chickens in the upper third of the oven for about 1 hour, until they are richly browned and the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced. Transfer the chickens to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.
Pour the pan juices into a glass measuring cup and skim the fat from the surface. Carve the chickens and serve with the pan juices. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipe for leftover chicken.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butter-Roasted Chicken with Cilantro and Mint good for PCOS?

Yes, this Butter-Roasted Chicken with Cilantro and Mint 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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