Chimichurri Chicken and Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chimichurri Chicken and Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Chimichurri, a thick herb sauce popular in Argentina, adds a fresh kick to a chicken dinner. If you make extra, you can serve it with grilled meats later in the week.

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. canola oil
8 boned, skinned chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons lime juice
6 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, chopped
1 large garlic clove, smashed
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes

Instructions

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper and arrange in pan. Brown, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Drain fat and return pan to stovetop.
Add rice to pan and cook, stirring, until glossy, 2 minutes. Add broth, stirring to combine. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Set chicken on top of rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whirl together remaining 1/4 cup oil, the lime juice, parsley, basil, cilantro, green onions, garlic, chile flakes, 2 tbsp. water, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a blender until the consistency of salsa, about 1 minute.
Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir half the chimichurri into rice. Serve rice with chicken and more chimichurri.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chimichurri Chicken and Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chimichurri Chicken and Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 4 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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