Savory Balsamic Herb Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Savory Balsamic Herb Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 316 calories, 54.53g protein, and 10.14g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (1.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 tbsps balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups fat free reduced sodium chicken broth
- 32 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 2 tbsps whole wheat flour
- 2 tsps leaves thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
Instructions
- Coat the chicken with the flour. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in 2 batches and cook until well browned on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover with foil.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Stir the broth, vinegar and thyme in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken and sauce with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Note: based on a recipe from Campbell's Kitchen.
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 Savory Balsamic Herb 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
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 Savory Balsamic Herb 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.
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 Savory Balsamic Herb Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 316 calories per serving with 54.53g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 316 calories, 54.53g protein (69%), 10.14g carbs, 8.52g fat. Plus 1.2g 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 316 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 4 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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