Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/donna-hay This stress-free dish is based on one of my favorite flavor pairings—golden roast chicken and tarragon. The chicken is simply seared on the cooktop, then placed in the oven to bake with zingy lemon, garlic, fresh fennel

Ingredients

4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
10 small sprigs tarragon
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Heat a heavy ovenproof pot or Dutch oven on a stovetop over high heat. Score the chicken skin at regular intervals, drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Add to the pot and cook for 6 –8 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove from the pot and set aside. Add the tarragon, lemon zest, garlic and fennel to the pot and cook for 2 –3 minutes or until golden. Return the chicken to the pot with the wine and stock and bring to a simmer.
Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 –25 minutes or until the chicken is just cooked through. Serve with the lemon wedges.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tarragon and Lemon Roast Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. 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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