PCOS French Recipes: Dinner - Coq au Vin with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
450
Calories
35g
Protein
40g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Grocery list: chicken breasts, brown rice, red wine, onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. The brown rice has a lower GI than white rice, making it a better choice for those with PCOS.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (500g)
- 1 cup of brown rice (200g)
- 2 cups of red wine (500ml)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 carrots
- 1 cup of mushrooms (100g)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of thyme, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
- Add the red wine, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions.
- Serve the Coq au Vin over the brown rice.
This PCOS-friendly version of Coq au Vin is made with brown rice, which has a lower GI than white rice, making it a better choice for those with PCOS. The chicken provides a good source of protein, while the vegetables and brown rice provide essential vitamins and fiber. The red wine adds a rich, robust flavor to the dish, while also providing antioxidants. This meal is not only delicious, but also helps to manage PCOS symptoms and promote overall health.
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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