This Chimichurri Chicken and Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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Set chicken on top of rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes.
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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.
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Transfer chicken to a plate. Stir half the chimichurri into rice. Serve rice with chicken and more chimichurri.
Why this Chimichurri Chicken and Rice works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Chimichurri Chicken and Rice that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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
Yes, this Chimichurri Chicken and Rice 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.
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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