PCOS Low GI Lebanese Recipes: Dinner - Low GI Lebanese Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (500g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin (5g)
- 1 tsp ground coriander (5g)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric (2.5g)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (2.5g), Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa (185g)
- 2 cups water (500ml)
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley (60g), Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and mix until well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the quinoa in water as per package instructions.
- Grill the chicken until fully cooked.
- Mix the cooked quinoa with the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve the chicken on top of the quinoa.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Lemon.
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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