Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Mint Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the lemon juice, the garlic paste, the thyme, and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the chicken, pricked in several places with a fork, in one layer in a large shallow dish, pour the marinade over it, and let the chicken marinate, covered and chilled, turning it once, for at least 3 hours or, preferably overnight
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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