Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Zucchini is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. honey
- 1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. orange zest
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1/2" thickness
- extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium yellow zucchini, about 1 lb.
- 2 medium green zucchini, about 1 lb.
- sea salt, such as Maldon
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan over medium heat add honey and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Turn off heat; stir in orange zest and oregano. Reserve 1/4 cup for serving.
- Meanwhile, trim off both ends of each zucchini. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, create long flat noodles by running blade against the length of each zucchini. Season with salt and set aside.
- Preheat grill on medium-high. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill and cook for 4 minutes on each side. Brush glaze onto chicken and cook until lightly charred all over and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F; 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook zucchini until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes, and drain. Slice chicken against the grain and serve over zucchini noodles. Drizzle balsamic-honey glaze and sprinkle sea salt. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Zucchini 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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