Spanish Spice Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Parsley-Mint Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spanish Spice Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Parsley-Mint Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds, ground
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, ground
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 (8-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Parsley-Mint Sauce, recipe follows
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high.
- Whisk together the paprika, cumin, mustard, fennel, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
- Brush the chicken with a few teaspoons of oil on both sides. Rub the breasts on the skin side with some of the rub and place on the grill, rub side down. Grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the breasts over and continue cooking until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter and immediately drizzle with some of the Parsley-Mint Sauce. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with additional sauce on the side.
- Place the mint, parsley, garlic and serranos in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Add the honey and mustard and process until combined. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and whisk in a few tablespoons of cold water to thin to a sauce-like consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spanish Spice Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Parsley-Mint Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
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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