Lemon Pepper Chicken II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Pepper Chicken II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 168 calories, 21.45g protein, and 3.51g carbs per serving. Ready in 95 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a gallon size zip lock bag. Add the lemon juice and marinate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Place chicken in a 9x13" baking dish. Pour the lemon juice from the bag on top of the chicken.
- Cut the butter into 4 pieces. Add to baking dish. Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning evenly on top of chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake 30-35 minutes, or until juices run clear.
- Remove dish from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Take the chicken and place in a medium size bowl and using two forks shred. Serve in taco shells.
- Note: if you think the chicken seems a little dry you can pour some of the lemon butter juice from the pan into the chicken.
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 Lemon Pepper Chicken II contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common 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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Lemon Pepper Chicken II 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, Lemon.
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 Lemon Pepper Chicken II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 168 calories per serving with 21.45g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 95 minutes total. Prep time is 60 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 168 calories, 21.45g protein (51%), 3.51g carbs, 7.48g fat. Plus 0.2g 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 168 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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