Barbecue Chicken with Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Barbecue Chicken with Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs (connected)
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 c. barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 c. Country Crock Original
- 1 tsp. grated lime zest
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. chile powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 4 ears corn, husks removed
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat grill over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and grill on a lightly oiled grate for 15 minutes, turning once, until nicely charred. Baste chicken with 1 cup barbecue sauce and reduce heat to medium. Cover and grill 15 minutes more, then baste with remaining 1 cup barbecue sauce. Cover and grill 15 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together Country Crock Original, lime zest and juice, chile powder, and cumin. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- About 15 minutes before chicken is done, rub corn with half the chili-lime spread and season with salt and pepper. Cover and grill, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, 15 minutes.
- Dollop corn with more chili-lime spread and serve with barbecue chicken and lime.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Barbecue Chicken with Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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