Baked Chicken Thighs with Arugula Caesar Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Lindsay Hunt
Once you discover the magic of juicy thighs, you might not go back to breasts. Serve it with a kicked-up Caesar for a light meal.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 1/2 lb.)
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan (1 oz.), plus more for serving
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped (2 tbsp.)
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. anchovy paste
- 6 c. arugula (5 oz.)
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F with a rack set on the highest level. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken 25 to 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk Parmesan, lemon juice, oil, garlic, Worcestershire, and anchovy paste and season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and tomatoes and toss to combine. Serve with chicken and top with more Parmesan.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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