PCOS Indian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken Curry with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 30 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Indian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken Curry with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 550 calories, 35g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

550 Calories

35g Protein

50g Carbs

20g Fat

This recipe includes chicken for protein, brown rice for complex carbs, and a variety of spices for flavor. The Glycemic Index (GI) of brown rice is lower than white rice, making it a better choice for PCOS. Grocery list: Chicken, brown rice, tomatoes, onion, garlic, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, olive oil, salt, pepper.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (500g)
1 cup brown rice (200g)
2 tomatoes (200g)
1 onion (150g)
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
Add the chicken and cook until browned.
Add the tomatoes, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve the chicken curry over the brown rice.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in protein from chicken and complex carbs from brown rice, which help regulate blood sugar levels. The spices not only add flavor but also have anti-inflammatory properties. The low GI of brown rice makes it a good choice for PCOS. Regular consumption of such balanced meals can help 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Indian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken Curry with Brown Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Indian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken Curry 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 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Indian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken Curry with Brown Rice?

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.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 550 calories, 35g protein (25%), 50g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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