Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups short-grain rice
- 1 lb Spanish style chorizo sausage, links, cut into slices on the bias
- 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 chicken, cut legs, drumsticks and thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- pinch saffron threads
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
- lemon wedges, for service
Instructions
- Heat a paella pan or very large, shallow skillet or pot, preferably with 2 handles over high heat.
- Cook's note: A large cast iron skillet would work here.
- Pour in the olive oil and let it heat up. Season the chicken all over with salt, pepper and paprika. Sear in the olive oil until browned all over. Transfer to a plate with tongs.
- Lower the heat to medium and sauté the onions and bell pepper until softened. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth and chorizo. Bring the liquid to a boil and then stir in the rice and saffron. Add the browned chicken pieces. The rice should be completely covered with liquid. Cook the paella without stirring for 20 minutes. When the liquid has all been absorbed, pour the peas over the top of the pot, turn off the heat and cover the pot with a kitchen towel. Let stand 5 minutes and then serve with lemon wedges.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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