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

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

This PCOS Turkish Recipes: Dinner - Turkish Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 30g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 75 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
30g Protein
45g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: Chicken breasts, brown rice, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, olive oil, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. The brown rice in this recipe has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (500g)
  • 1 cup brown rice (200g)
  • 2 cups of water (500ml)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric (5g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes.
  3. While the rice is cooking, chop the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook until no longer pink.
  6. Add the red bell pepper, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir well.
  7. Once the rice is done, serve the chicken mixture over the rice.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in protein and fiber, which are essential for managing PCOS symptoms. The brown rice has a low GI, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The chicken provides lean protein, while the vegetables and spices add flavor and nutrients. This meal is designed to be fast and easy to prepare, offering a variety of flavors and textures to keep your meal planning exciting and personalized.

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 Turkish Recipes: Dinner - Turkish Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 30g 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 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: 450 calories, 30g protein (27%), 45g 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 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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