Chicken and Rice with Mint Pesto - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken and Rice with Mint Pesto is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Peas, scallions, and a lemony mint pesto give basic white rice and shredded chicken an infusion of fresh flavor. Use already-made roast chicken in this dish.

Ingredients

4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
fine sea salt
1 c. long grain white rice
1 1/2 c. frozen peas
2 c. packed fresh mint leaves
1 c. fresh basil leaves
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/4 c. pine nuts
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 c. shredded roast chicken
1 small cucumber
3 scallions

Instructions

In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil; add rice. Return to a boil and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer rice until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet and let cool.
For mint pesto: In a food processor, puree 1/2 cup peas, mint, basil, cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a bowl, toss together rice, remaining 1 cup peas, pesto, chicken, cucumber, and about two-thirds scallions. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining scallions and mint.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Basil.

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken and Rice with Mint Pesto good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Rice with Mint Pesto recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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