Balsamic Chicken with Olives and Walnuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Balsamic Chicken with Olives and Walnuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 medium shallots, quartered (about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 1/3 cup halved pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add 6 chicken thighs to pan; cook 6 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken. Remove chicken from pan.
- Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove shallots from pan. Add vinegar to pan; cook 10 seconds, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add stock, soy sauce, sugar, and thyme; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Return chicken and shallots to pan; toss to coat. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Discard thyme. Sprinkle with olives and remaining ingredients.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Balsamic Chicken with Olives and Walnuts 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.
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