Chicken a la Diabla - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken a la Diabla is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 259 calories, 22.57g protein, and 8.77g carbs per serving. Ready in 44 minutes. High in fiber (2.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tbsps butter
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 18 oz chicken breast
- 1/2 oz chicken consomme
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 medium onion
- 3 medium whole tomatoes
- 1 anaheim chili
- 2 serrano peppers
- 2 ancho chilies
- 2 fl oz white wine
- 6 medium shrimp
Instructions
- Cook the peppers in a small amount of water and grind them in a blender with the tomatoes and one whole garlic clove. Strain and set aside.
- In a large skillet heat the butter and oil and sauté the minced garlic and onion until the onion is translucent.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn bright pink, then add the consommé and Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the sauce (and the catsup now if you choose), cover and simmer for a few minutes, then add the white wine and allow to simmer a few minutes more.
- Sauté the chili strips in the oil for a few minutes, remove and drain, then use as a garnish.
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 Chicken a la Diabla contribute to your health goals:
- Shrimp: Selenium supports thyroid function which is often affected in PCOS
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 Chicken a la Diabla 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken a la Diabla recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 259 calories per serving with 22.57g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 44 minutes total. Prep time is 34 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 259 calories, 22.57g protein (35%), 8.77g carbs, 14.32g fat. Plus 2.3g 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 259 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 6 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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