Braised Turkey Legs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Braised Turkey Legs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 skin-on turkey drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 skin-on, bone-in turkey thighs (about 2 pounds)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 large leeks, whites and pale greens, chopped
- 6 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 8 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, plus 1/2 cup chopped leaves
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 2 sprigs sage
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 small carrots, tops trimmed, carrots halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Season turkey with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Working in batches, cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 15 –20 minutes per batch; transfer to a large plate.
- Add onion, leeks, celery, and garlic to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 –8 minutes. Add wine, parsley, and thyme and sage sprigs; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half, 8 –10 minutes.
- Return turkey to pot and add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through and liquid is reduced by half, 2 1/2 –3 hours. Add carrots and cook, uncovered, until carrots are soft and meat is falling off the bone, 35 –45 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer turkey and carrots to a platter. Strain sauce; serve alongside. Top with chives and 1/2 cup chopped parsley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Braised Turkey Legs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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