Sticky Grilled Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sticky Grilled Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 lb. chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp. Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and scallions. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for basting chicken after grilling.
- Add chicken to a large Ziploc bag or baking dish and pour over marinade. Let marinate in the refrigerator at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
- When ready to grill, heat grill to high. Oil grates and add chicken. Periodically baste with marinade and grill until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Honey.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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 an...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sticky Grilled Chicken 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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