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

PCOS Ethiopian Recipes: Dinner - Ethiopian Chicken with Brown Rice
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Ethiopian Recipes: Dinner - Ethiopian Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 35g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
35g Protein
45g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken breasts, brown rice, onion, garlic, Ethiopian spice blend, olive oil, and chicken broth. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a great choice for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (500g)
  • 1 cup of brown rice (200g)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of Ethiopian spice blend (Berbere)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 cup of chicken broth (240ml), salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until golden.
  3. Add the chicken breasts and brown on both sides.
  4. Add the Ethiopian spice blend and stir well.
  5. Add the chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. In the meantime, cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.
  7. Serve the chicken over the brown rice.
This PCOS-friendly Ethiopian Chicken with Brown Rice is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The brown rice is a low GI carbohydrate, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. The chicken provides lean protein, while the Ethiopian spices add a burst of flavor without adding extra calories or sugar. This meal is easy to prepare and offers a variety of flavors, making it a great choice for those looking for a quick, healthy dinner option.

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 Ethiopian Recipes: Dinner - Ethiopian Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 35g protein (31%), 45g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 3g 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 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.

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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