Roast Chicken with Dried Fruit and Almonds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dinner

This Roast Chicken with Dried Fruit and Almonds is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Inspired by all that's great about Sephardic cooking, this roast chicken feels both homey and exotic. What to drink: A light- to medium-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors is just the thing. Try the Giacosa 2005 Dolcetto d'Alba (Italy, $20) or the Cam

Ingredients

7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1 pound pitted prunes, halved
12 ounces pitted dates, halved
10 ounces dried apricot halves (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) chickens, rinsed, patted dry
1 teaspoon turmeric, divided
1 1/2 cups (or more) water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer onions to large bowl; mix in prunes, dates, apricots, sugar, and cinnamon. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roast Chicken with Dried Fruit and Almonds good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roast Chicken with Dried Fruit and Almonds 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 8 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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