Roasted Chicken with Glazed Vegetables - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs, bone and skin removed
- 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
- 10 oz baby carrots
- 1/4 cup margarine, melted
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Arrange chicken thighs, carrots and onions in a shallow dish. Set aside.
- Whisk together margarine, vinegar, honey and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour over chicken and vegetables and toss until well coated.
- Bake for 45 minutes until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring once.
- Note: you can use apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar instead of the balsamic and it still tastes great.
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 Roasted Chicken with Glazed Vegetables contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 Roasted Chicken with Glazed Vegetables 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: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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