Google's Braised Chicken and Kale - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs, drumsticks and thighs separated
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 large bunch kale, center ribs and stems removed, leaves cut into 1" strips
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with paprika; season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken skin side down and cook, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides, 8-10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Add onion and garlic to pot and cook, stirring often, until softened, 8-10 minutes. Return chicken to pot; add broth, wine, and herbs. Bring to a boil; cover. Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 30-40 minutes.
- Add kale to pot. Cover; cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Discard herbs. Serve chicken and kale with lemon wedges.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 f...
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