Marinated Grilled Chicken with Zucchini - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Marinade
- Juice of 2 clementine oranges (1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground Black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 pounds boneless chicken breast tenderloins
- Zucchini
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch circles
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Place the chicken tenderloins in a large plastic storage bag. Pour marinade over tenderloins and coat well. Seal bag and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
- Spray grill with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Place chicken tenderloins on grill and brush with any remaining marinade. Grill about 4-5 minutes per side or until done.
- Brush zucchini with olive oil. Grill 3-5 minutes per side. Serve chicken tenderloins with zucchini rounds.
- Dietitian Tip: Chicken is a lean protein source, but some people complain that it gets boring.. This delicious dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Just remember to marinade the chicken the night before if you want extra flavor.
- Confirm ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Marinated Grilled Chicken with Zucchini contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Marinated Grilled Chicken with Zucchini can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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