Honey-Mustard Chicken with Plums - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 to 11 ⁄4 lb chicken tenders
- 1/2 c. light honey-Dijon dressing
- 4 ripe plums (1 lb)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450 °F. Have a rimmed baking sheet ready. Cut four 12-in. squares of heavy-duty foil.
- Toss all ingredients, plus 1 ⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper, in a medium bowl.
- For each packet: Put a quarter of chicken mixture in middle of foil. Fold foil over to form a triangle, then fold edges over twice; press to seal. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake 13 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and plums are soft.
- Garnish with sliced scallions. Good served with toasted pine-nut couscous and a steamed vegetable.
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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