Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Bake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Bake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen You can make this glaze a day ahead of time, so when it comes time to get cooking it's just a quick pop in the oven to chicken perfection.

Ingredients

1 lb. parsnips, sliced on an angle
1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1/2 lb. carrots, quartered lengthwise, then cut into 2" pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 tbsp. olive oil
5 sprigs fresh thyme
4 small chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb.)
4 small chicken drumsticks (about 1 lb.)
3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large roasting pan, toss parsnips, potatoes, carrots, onion, oil, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Roast 15 minutes.
Place chicken parts in single layer over vegetables. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
In medium bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey and brown sugar. Drizzle all over chicken and vegetables. Roast 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked (165 degrees F) and vegetables are tender. Serve chicken with vegetables.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Bake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Honey Mustard-Glazed Chicken Bake 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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