Lemon Chili Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. long-grain white rice
- 4 scallions
- 2 red chili peppers or jalapeños (seeded for less heat, if desired)
- 1 lemon
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. asparagus
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cook the rice according to package directions. Tear off four 12-inch squares of parchment paper.
- Divide the scallions, peppers, and lemon among the squares. Brush the chicken with the mustard and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; place on top of the lemon and scallions.
- Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil. Bring the parchment ends together and twist to seal and form loose packets. Place on a baking sheet and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, on a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the remaining tablespoon oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast (on the rack below the chicken) until golden brown and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Carefully open the packets (hot steam will escape). Serve the chicken and vegetables with the asparagus and rice. Sprinkle with additional scallions, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Asparagus.
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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