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

PCOS Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Lebanese Chicken with Brown Rice
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Lebanese Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 550 calories, 35g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (3.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

550 Calories
35g Protein
45g Carbs
20g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken breasts, brown rice, garlic, onion, olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. The brown rice has a low Glycemic Index (GI), which is beneficial for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (200g each)
  • 1 cup of brown rice (185g)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin (2g)
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander (2g), Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups of water (500ml), Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until golden.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to the pan, season with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides.
  4. Add the brown rice to the pan, stir well.
  5. Add water, bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
This Lebanese Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The brown rice has a low GI, which helps in managing insulin levels. The chicken provides high-quality protein, while the olive oil adds healthy fats. This meal is designed to provide a sense of relief and control over your diet, empowering you to make healthy choices that support your health and well-being.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Lebanese Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 550 calories per serving with 35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 75 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 550 calories, 35g protein (25%), 45g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 3.5g 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 550 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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