Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken with Spinach and Sweet Potatoes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken with Spinach and Sweet Potatoes is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 400 calories, 30g protein, and 35g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced sweet potato and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve the chicken breasts on a bed of spinach and sweet potatoes.
- Enjoy your anti-inflammatory meal!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken with Spinach and Sweet Potatoes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 400 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 400 calories, 30g protein (30%), 35g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 400 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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