Bacon Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Whole Chicken, gutted
- 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 1 medium Lemon
- 1 small Lime
- 10 strips Bacon
- 1 tbsp. Grain Mustard
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Rinse the chicken off and stuff with 1 lemon cut in half, 1 lime cut in half, and 4 sprigs of thyme. Rub salt and pepper over the chicken lightly.
- Arrange strips of bacon, slightly overlapping, on the chicken. Be excessive with the bacon if needed and use more if you need it. You want to whole bird covered. Season again lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a roasting rack – you can do a makeshift roasting rack using a cooling rack and a cookie sheet covered in foil.
- Place chicken in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Then, lower the temperature to 350F and cook for an additional 40-50 minutes or until the juices run clear.
- Remove chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
- Place foil over the chicken and transfer the broth into a saucepan over the stove on high heat. Let the sauce come to a boil and then add the grain mustard. Mix together well and let sauce reduce slightly. Add seasonings if needed.
- Using an immersion blender, blend together all of the sauce so that it is consistent and thickened. Add extra lemon and lime juice if needed from the leftovers in the chicken cavity.
- Serve chicken up with a side of the pan gravy, carve how you wish, and enjoy!
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 Bacon Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common 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 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 Bacon Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy 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: Lemon.
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