Lemon Chicken with Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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This lemon chicken recipe is easy to prepare and comes together quickly. Simply brown the chicken thighs, toss all the ingredients into a 13x9 pan (our go-to baking dish for every course) and you're good to go. We love how the addition of fresh lemon make
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (28 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb baby red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into large pieces
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Sprinkle over chicken thighs.
- Cook chicken thighs in skillet 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Arrange chicken thighs, potatoes, onions and lemon slices in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and drizzle over mixture.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165 °F).
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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