Apricot-Orange Chicken Picadillo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 3

Lunch

This Apricot-Orange Chicken Picadillo is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Tame sweet and sassy Chicken Picadillo by serving it on a bed of rice.

Ingredients

1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast tenders, or chicken breasts, cut into 3 lengthwise strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In medium bowl, combine salsa, raisins, preserves, orange juice concentrate and cinnamon; mix well. Set aside.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink.
Add salsa mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
To serve, arrange chicken on serving platter; top with 1/4 cup of the sauce. Garnish as desired. Serve with remaining sauce.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Chicken Breast.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Skinless...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apricot-Orange Chicken Picadillo good for PCOS?

Yes, this Apricot-Orange Chicken Picadillo 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 3 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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