Curry Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Curry Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 351 calories, 32.89g protein, and 17.7g carbs per serving. Ready in 44 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (low fat)
- 1/2 cup milk (nonfat)
- 3 tbsps curry powder
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 breast, bone and skin removed chicken
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tsps ginger powder
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, grind together minced garlic and minced onion. In a separate small bowl, mix together curry powder, ginger powder and 10 tablespoons of water.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until browned, add curry/ginger paste and sauté together until smell is strong and fragrant.
- Add milk and yoghurt along with 1 cup of water, and stir all together.
- Add chicken and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and simmer for another 2 minutes and you're done.
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 Curry Chicken contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Curry Chicken 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Curry Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 351 calories per serving with 32.89g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 44 minutes total. Prep time is 22 minutes and cook time is 22 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 351 calories, 32.89g protein (37%), 17.7g carbs, 16.94g fat. Plus 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 351 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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