Berber-Spiced Chicken Breasts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Berber-Spiced Chicken Breasts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, quartered
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Four chicken breast halves on the bone with skin (2 pounds)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients except the chicken and lemon wedges and process to a paste. Spread the paste all over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Light a charcoal grill. When the coals are hot, move them to one side of the grill to create a high-heat zone. Oil the grate and place the chicken on it, skin side up, opposite the coals. Cover and grill the chicken until browned and just cooked through, about 30 minutes. Turn the breasts over and grill over high heat until the skin is crisp and lightly charred, about 2 minutes longer. Let the breasts rest for 5 minutes, then serve with lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Chicken Breast, Lemon.
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Skinless...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Berber-Spiced Chicken Breasts 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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