Soy-Glazed Chicken with Rice Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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For this Chinese-inspired take on cookout chicken, leg quarters are brushed with a simple glaze of soy sauce and sugar while grilling. The bird's crackly, burnished skin is the perfect partner to rice salad with broccoli and thin-sliced radishes.
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. long-grain white rice
- 1 1/4 c. water
- 3 tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. cider vinegar
- 4 chicken-leg quarters
- Pepper
- 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. Hot pepper sauce
- 10 oz. frozen cut broccoli
- 5 radishes
- 1/2 small red onion
Instructions
- Prepare grill for direct grilling on medium.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat rice and water to boiling on high. Reduce heat to maintain simmer; cover and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, covered. Fluff with fork; cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat soy sauce, sugar, and 2 teaspoons vinegar to simmering on medium-high, stirring. Reduce heat to simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly reduced.
- Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper; grill, covered, 25 minutes, turning over once. Brush soy mixture over chicken; grill, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes, until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part reads 165 degrees F, turning and brushing with soy mixture frequently.
- In large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, oil, hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add broccoli, radishes, red onion, and cooled rice; stir to combine. Serve alongside chicken.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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