Dai Due's Master Brined Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Dai Due's Master Brined Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 ounces kosher salt (1 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/2 cup Morton)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Juice from 1 halved lemon
- 1 lemon
- Two (2 1/2-pound) chickens
Instructions
- Combine 5 ounces kosher salt (1 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/2 cup Morton), 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns in a large pot. Squeeze in juice from 1 halved lemon and add lemon to pot along with 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove pot from heat and stir in 2 quarts ice water. Add one or two 2 1/2-pound chickens to brine, weight with a plate to keep submerged, if needed, and cover. Chill 12 –24 hours.
- Remove chickens from brine; pat dry. Place in a large baking dish and chill, uncovered, 3 –12 hours (longer is better) to dry skin (this results in a crispier bird).
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
Yes, this Dai Due's Master Brined Chicken 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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