PCOS French Recipes: Dinner - Coq au Vin with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS French Recipes: Dinner - Coq au Vin with Brown Rice
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

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

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pan.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned.
  3. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook until softened.
  5. Add the red wine, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the brown rice according to the package instructions.
  8. 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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