PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 20 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 40g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories

40g Protein

10g Carbs

20g Fat

This recipe includes chicken, a low-GI protein source, and garlic, which has been shown to help regulate blood sugar. The butter adds a rich flavor and healthy fats. Grocery list: chicken breasts, garlic, butter, chicken broth, lemon, parsley.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (500g)
4 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup of butter (60g), salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup of chicken broth (120ml)
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of chopped parsley

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
Remove chicken from pan.
In the same pan, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add chicken broth and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil.
Return chicken to pan and simmer until cooked through.
Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is designed to help regulate blood sugar and provide a healthy balance of protein, carbs, and fats. The chicken is a low-GI protein source, which can help maintain steady blood sugar levels. The garlic has been shown to help regulate blood sugar and the butter adds a rich flavor and healthy fats. This dish is not only delicious but also empowering, providing a sense of control over your diet and health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 40g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Chicken Recipes - Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce?

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.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 450 calories, 40g protein (36%), 10g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 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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