Curry Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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