Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Citrus Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Citrus Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
- 3 tablespoons honey, divided
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped shallot
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Mix lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp. garlic and 2 Tbsp. honey in a plastic bag. Add chicken and marinate in fridge for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Remove thighs from marinade, pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown chicken on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan, add shallots, remaining garlic and crushed red pepper; cook 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan and add orange juice and broth. Simmer, turning once, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken to plate. Add mustard, orange zest and remaining honey to skillet. Bring to a boil and whisk until sauce thickens, about 7 minutes. Spoon over chicken and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Citrus 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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