Grilled Chicken with Arugula and Warm Chickpeas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Chef Chris Fischer, Beach Palm Inn and Restaurant, Martha's Vinyard
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more
- 1 15-ounces can chickpeas, rinsed
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups arugula with tender stems
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; cook chickpeas, thyme, and red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, just until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grill grate. Brush chicken with 4 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, skin side down, until golden brown and lightly charred, 8 –10 minutes. Turn and grill until cooked through, 4 minutes longer.
- Toss arugula, lemon zest, and lemon juice into chickpeas. Serve with chicken, drizzled with more oil and sprinkled with sea salt.
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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