Not Your Mama's Chicken Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz coconut milk
- 8 oz boneless, cooked rotisserie chicken
- 8 cups organic chicken broth
- 10 oz tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 tbsps creamy peanut butter
- 1 bottle light beer
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 4 wedges yield lime juice
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Cut rotisserie chicken in half and remove bones. Use half of chicken. Put into large pot.
- Add cilantro and coconut oil to chicken. Lightly brown for a few minutes on medium-high heat.
- Add the beer and boil for a minute.
- Add the coconut milk, tomatoes with chilies, and the peanut butter. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro upon serving.
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 Not Your Mama's Chicken Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Coconut milk: A good alternative for those with PCOS who are sensitive to dairy
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). 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 Not Your Mama's Chicken Soup 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.
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.
No subscription. No commitment.
Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment