PCOS Low GI Turkish Recipes: Dinner - Low GI Turkish Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the broth, about 15 minutes.
- While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken to skillet and season with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side.
- Serve chicken over quinoa and garnish with fresh parsley.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Cinnamon.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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