Chicken and Zucchini Couscous - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken and Zucchini Couscous is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
- 1 c. canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 zucchini
- 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 4 c. cooked couscous
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and add them to the pot. Cook, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pot.
- Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and turmeric and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth, tomatoes, and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, scraping the bottom of the pot to dislodge any browned bits. Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the chicken breasts with any accumulated juices, the chickpeas, and the zucchini and bring back to a simmer. Cook, covered, until the chicken and zucchini are just done, about 12 minutes longer. Add the parsley and lemon juice and serve over the couscous.
- Wine Recommendation: The aromatic spices in this dish are best with an assertive, flavorful wine; color is almost secondary. For a red, try a wine from the indigenous South African grape, pinotage. For white, try a Tokay Pinot Gris from Alsace in France.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken and Zucchini Couscous 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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