Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka) Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

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This Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka) Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Monica Bhide Saffron is one of the more expensive spices, but because of its strong, pungent flavor, a little goes a long way. Heating and steeping the milk and saffron allows the herb's exotic flavor to blossom. You can purchase almond meal in

Ingredients

2 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
1/2 cup Yogurt Cheese
2 tablespoons almond meal
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Cooking spray

Instructions

Prepare grill.
Combine milk and saffron in a small microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at high 20 seconds. Let stand 5 minutes.
Combine the milk mixture, Yogurt Cheese, and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken, tossing to coat; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 2 1/2 hours, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from bag, and discard marinade. Divide chicken evenly onto each of 20 (6-inch) skewers. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 15 minutes or until cooked through, turning once.

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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Is Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka) Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka) Recipe | MyRecipes 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.

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