Roasted Chicken and Pears - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 small skinless, bone-in chicken-breast halves
- 4 tsp. olive oil
- 2 Bosc pears
- 1 tbsp. pure honey
- 4 stalk celery
- 2 oz. crumbled blue cheese (3/4 cup)
- 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar
- 6 oz. baby spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place chicken on one side of 18-inch by 12-inch jelly-roll pan; pat dry. Brush with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast chicken 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice pears lengthwise. In large bowl, toss pears, honey, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until evenly coated. When chicken has roasted 10 minutes, add pears to other side of pan. Roast 15 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with tip of knife.
- While chicken and pears are roasting, in bowl, combine celery, blue cheese, vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Divide spinach among 4 plates; place chicken on top, along with pears and pan juices. Top with celery mixture.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Honey.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Honey, often hailed as a...
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