Rosemary Baked Chicken with Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tbsps rosemary leaves, finely crushed
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 24 oz bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425° F (210° C)
- Mix oil, paprika, rosemary, sea salt, pepper and garlic powder in large bowl.
- Add chicken and potatoes; toss to coat well.
- Arrange potatoes in single layer on foil-lined 15 x 10 x 1" baking pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
- Bake 15 minutes. Push potatoes to one side of pan. Place chicken on pan.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, turning potatoes occasionally.
- Note: best served simply with a fruit or vegetable salad alongside. Based on a recipe from McCormick.
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 Rosemary Baked Chicken with Potatoes contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 Rosemary Baked Chicken with Potatoes 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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