Lemony Chicken with Brussels Sprouts Slaw - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
- 6 sprigs rosemary
- 1/2 c. chicken stock
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Sear chicken breasts, skin-side down, for 4 to 5 minutes to create a nice, golden crust. Flip chicken breasts and add garlic, lemons, and rosemary to pan (place in oil so they can crisp up a bit as well). Cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and place skillet in the oven. Roast for 15 to 18 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers a 165 degree F internal temperature at deepest part of breast. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. In a large bowl, toss together Brussels sprouts, lemon vinaigrette, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken with roasted lemons, garlic, and rosemary and Brussels sprout slaw.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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