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Braised Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Braised Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Braised Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Substitute an extra 1/4 cup chicken broth in place of the wine, if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 4 medium-size new potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 bone-in, skinned chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)
  • Garnish: lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Place onion in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker; top with potatoes and carrots. Combine 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, broth, and next 3 ingredients. Pour broth mixture over vegetables. Combine paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub evenly over chicken thighs, and arrange on top of vegetables.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Garnish, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Braised Chicken Thighs With Carrots and Potatoes 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 6 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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