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Honey-Mustard Chicken with Plums - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Honey-Mustard Chicken with Plums
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Honey-Mustard Chicken with Plums is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 to 11 ⁄4 lb chicken tenders
  • 1/2 c. light honey-Dijon dressing
  • 4 ripe plums (1 lb)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450 °F. Have a rimmed baking sheet ready. Cut four 12-in. squares of heavy-duty foil.
  2. Toss all ingredients, plus 1 ⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper, in a medium bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake 13 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and plums are soft.
  5. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Honey-Mustard Chicken with Plums 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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