Chicken on Lentils - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken on Lentils is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 780 calories, 79.76g protein, and 55.56g carbs per serving. Ready in 32 minutes. High in fiber (26.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps cumin, dried ground
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breast
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 3 medium slices bacon, fat removed and finely diced
- 1 cup flat leaf parsley, torn
- 1 cup cherry quartered
- 140 g brown lentils
Instructions
- Rub breasts (chicken not your own) with olive oil, cumin and lemon zest. Leave for 20 minutes.
- Sear chicken on high in non-stick fry pan to seal. Pop into oven 350 °F (180 °C) for about 10 minutes to cook through.
- Fry bacon in non stick pan until golden and crispy. Add rinsed lentils and tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat through. Remove from heat.
- Fold parsley through lentils, serve in a mound on plate with chicken sliced and fanned on top.
- Sprinkle lemon juice over dish. May serve with a chunk of lemon.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Chicken on Lentils contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Lentil: Fiber helps slow glucose absorption, reducing insulin spikes
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Chicken on Lentils can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken on Lentils recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 780 calories per serving with 79.76g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 26.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 32 minutes total. Prep time is 22 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 780 calories, 79.76g protein (41%), 55.56g carbs, 27.61g fat. Plus 26.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 780 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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