Grilled Chicken and Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken-breast halves
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 1 lb. radishes
- 2 package watercress
Instructions
- Preheat large ridged grill pan or outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
- Finely chop half of mint. From lemon, finely grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice. In 9-inch pie plate, combine chopped mint, lemon peel, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, half of garlic, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken and rub with mint mixture to evenly coat.
- On jelly-roll pan, toss asparagus with 1 teaspoon oil, pinch each salt and freshly ground black pepper, and remaining garlic. Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until charred in spots, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss radishes, watercress, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper, and remaining mint. Divide among 4 plates.
- Place hot asparagus on top of greens. Place chicken on grill. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until meat just loses its pink color. Divide hot chicken among plates with greens.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.
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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...
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