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PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Dinner - Moroccan Chicken with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Dinner - Moroccan Chicken with Brown Rice
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Dinner - Moroccan Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 500 calories, 40g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

500 Calories
40g Protein
50g Carbs
15g Fat
This Moroccan chicken dish is packed with flavor and nutrients. The brown rice has a low glycemic index, making it a good choice for those with PCOS. Grocery list: chicken breasts, brown rice, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, pepper, fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (200g each)
  • 1 cup of brown rice (185g)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 tsp of cumin (2g)
  • 1 tsp of turmeric (2g)
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon (2g), Salt and pepper to taste, Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and sauté until soft.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook until no longer pink in the middle.
  6. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir well.
  7. Serve the chicken and vegetables over the brown rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
This Moroccan chicken with brown rice is a PCOS-friendly meal that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The brown rice is a great source of magnesium, which can help improve insulin resistance, a common issue in PCOS. The chicken provides a good source of protein, while the spices like turmeric and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties. This meal is also rich in fiber, which can help manage blood sugar levels, making it a great choice for those with PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice, Cinnamon.

Brown rice is 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. Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Dinner - Moroccan Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 500 calories per serving with 40g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 500 calories, 40g protein (32%), 50g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 5g 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 500 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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