Grilled Chicken Breasts and Chipotle-Cilantro Carrots with Feta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Breasts and Chipotle-Cilantro Carrots with Feta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless chicken breast halves with skin
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
- 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds large carrots, peeled, cut on deep diagonal into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices
- 3/4 teaspoon minced canned chipotle chiles*
- Coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
Instructions
- Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound with meat mallet to 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Place chicken in 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, 2 teaspoons lemon peel, garlic, and pepper. Turn to coat. Cover and let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
- Fill large bowl halfway with ice cubes and water. Cook carrots in boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Immediately place carrots in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain carrots; pat dry.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Toss carrots, 1 tablespoon oil, and chipotle chiles in large bowl; sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Place chicken, skin side down, on grill, along with carrots. Grill chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Grill carrots until tender and grill marks appear, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to cutting board. Transfer carrots to large bowl. Drizzle carrots with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and honey. Add cilantro and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel; toss to coat. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slice chicken on diagonal. Arrange on platter, surround with grilled carrots, and sprinkle with crumbled feta. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice over and serve.
- Dried, smoked jalapeños in a spicy tomato sauce called adobo; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Chicken Breasts and Chipotle-Cilantro Carrots with Feta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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