Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Mole Negro - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Mole Negro is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup black mole paste (see Note)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °. In a saucepan, whisk the mole paste with the stock. Boil the mole sauce over high heat, whisking occasionally, until reduced to 2 cups, 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In an ovenproof skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet, skin side down. Cook over moderately high heat until browned and crisp, 4 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the chicken for 20 minutes, until just cooked through. Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 5 minutes, then transfer to plates. Spoon the mole sauce alongside, garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Mole Negro 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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