Roast Chicken with Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad with Olives - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Roast Chicken with Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad with Olives is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/joe-truex The chicken gets great flavor from a six hour brine, so begin early or a day ahead.

Ingredients

10 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Peel from 1 lemon, cut into long strips with vegetable peeler
1 bay leaf
3 large fresh thyme sprigs plus 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 4 1/2-pound chicken (giblets reserved for another use)
2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Green Salad with Olives

Instructions

Bring 10 1/2 cups water, coarse salt, honey, lemon juice, lemon peel, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs to boil in large pot. Cool slightly, then refrigerate brine until cold. Place chicken in very large resealable plastic bag; add brine and seal. Refrigerate chicken 6 hours.
Drain chicken from brine; rinse and pat dry. Place chicken on plate. Let stand uncovered in refrigerator at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 °F. Place chicken on rack in roasting pan. Roast chicken 20 minutes; add 1 cup broth to roasting pan. Roast chicken 20 minutes longer; add 1 cup broth to roasting pan. Roast chicken until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170 °F, about 45 minutes. Let chicken rest 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour juices from roasting pan into 2-cup measuring cup. Add more broth if needed to equal 2 cups. Simmer butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Whisk in broth mixture; bring to boil. Stir in mustard and 1 teaspoon thyme leaves. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
Slice chicken. Divide chicken among plates. Drizzle with sauce and serve Green Salad with Olives alongside.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roast Chicken with Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad with Olives good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roast Chicken with Mustard-Thyme Sauce and Green Salad with Olives 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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