Spicy Chicken Stock - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Camille Becerra
All the rejuvenating powers of your grandmother's chicken stock, plus a head-clearing kick of chile. Reserve chicken for Spicy Feel-Good Chicken Soup or another use.
Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) whole chicken
- 1/2 bunch celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro or parsley stems
- 2 medium carrots, scrubbed, coarsely chopped
- 1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layers removed, lightly smashed, coarsely chopped
- 8 dried chiles de árbol
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 2 jalapeños, halved lengthwise
- 1 head of garlic, cut in half crosswise
- 1 (3-inch) piece ginger, peeled
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
Instructions
- Place chicken, celery, onion, cilantro, carrots, lemongrass, chiles de árbol, guajillo chiles, jalapeños, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, and coriander in a large stockpot. Add cold water to cover, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, occasionally skimming fat and foam from surface, 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a rimmed baking sheet; simmer stock 30 minutes longer.
- Once chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and shred meat (you should have about 4 cups); discard bones and skin.
- Let stock cool, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids.
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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