Apricot Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Apricot Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 199 calories, 19.21g protein, and 21.72g carbs per serving. Ready in 67 minutes. High in fiber (1.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 dash pepper, to taste
- 1 dash salt, to taste
- 8 thighs, bone and skin removed chicken thighs
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 14 oz canned apricot halves, drained
- 14 oz canned apricot nectar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Place chicken in baking dish.
- In a small bowl mix together soup mix and apricot nectar. Pour over chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 55 minutes.
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 Apricot Chicken contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common 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 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 Apricot 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Apricot Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 199 calories per serving with 19.21g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 67 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes and cook time is 55 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 199 calories, 19.21g protein (39%), 21.72g carbs, 4.06g fat. Plus 1.9g 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 199 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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