White Barbecue Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This White Barbecue Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro You've never smothered grilled chicken in sauce like this before.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tbsp. sugar
6 bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp. prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

Make spice rub. Combine paprika, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, and white sugar in a small bowl. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then rub the spice mixture onto all sides of the chicken.
Place seasoned chicken on grill, skin side down and cook until the skin has developed nice char marks, about 8 to 10 minutes. Flip chicken and continue to cook until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes more.
Make sauce. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and cayenne. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle chicken thighs with white sauce and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar.

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/2...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Barbecue Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this White Barbecue Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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