Lemon-Basil Butter Chicken Skillet - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Lemon-Basil Butter Chicken Skillet is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This pan-fried chicken comes together in a snap with basic pantry staples, but tastes anything but ordinary.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken stock or broth (from 32-oz carton)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter
4 bone-in chicken thighs with skin (about 1 lb)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. In 2-cup glass measuring cup, beat chicken stock, lemon juice, basil leaves and cornstarch with whisk until well blended.
In 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in butter 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium-low. In same skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in broth mixture and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is slightly thickened.
Return chicken to skillet. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165 °F).

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, 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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon-Basil Butter Chicken Skillet good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Basil Butter Chicken Skillet 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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