Buffalo BBQ Pulled Chicken with Blue Cheese Cornbread Topper - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Buffalo BBQ Pulled Chicken with Blue Cheese Cornbread Topper is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 small ribs celery, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
1 Fresno or Holland chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer or 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 to 1/3 cup hot sauce, depending on desired heat level (medium to spicy)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 pieces poached chicken breast, meat pulled or chopped
2 (8.5-ounce) boxes corn muffin mix, made to package directions (recommended: Jiffy)
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 scallions, whites and greens, finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Heat a large ovenproof skillet with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the celery, carrots, onions, garlic, chile pepper, salt, pepper, and thyme and saute to soften the vegetables, 10 to12 minutes, then deglaze the pan with the beer or stock.
Stir together the brown sugar, tomato sauce, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and vinegar in a bowl and pour into the skillet and stir to combine. Mix in the chicken pieces, using tongs and cool and store for make-ahead meal.
Reheat over medium heat just to warm up while you mix together the cornbread topper or, to serve immediately, keep warm on low while you mix the cornbread batter, then transfer to oven and bake until top is deep golden brown.
Cook's Note: The filling may be transferred to a casserole if your skillet cannot transfer to the oven.
For the topping: Follow package directions for cornbread batter, then stir in the blue cheese and scallions, pour over the chicken filling in an even layer and bake to golden brown and firm to the touch, about 12 to 15 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffalo BBQ Pulled Chicken with Blue Cheese Cornbread Topper good for PCOS?

Yes, this Buffalo BBQ Pulled Chicken with Blue Cheese Cornbread Topper 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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