Garlic Lime Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Garlic Lime Chicken
Prep: 130 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 4
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

147 Calories
24.12g Protein
5.26g Carbs
3.05g Fat
Garlic lime boneless chicken breast you can grill, broil or sauté.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried mustard
  • Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Mix together all the marinade ingredients.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a re-closeable plastic bag.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, close the bag.
  4. Toss well to coat the chicken with the marinade.
  5. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  6. Drain and discard the marinade.
  7. Grill, broil or sauté as desired.

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 Garlic Lime Chicken contribute to your health goals:

  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
  • Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 Garlic Lime 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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