Chicken Joes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- ¾ pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt, to taste
- 1 red or green pepper, chopped
- ¾ cup diced zucchini
- 1, 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup bottled BBQ sauce (look for a brand with the lowest amount of sugar)
- 4 toasted whole-wheat hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken, onion, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over medium heat until meat is browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the green or red pepper and zucchini and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add the diced tomatoes and BBQ sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the mixture over half of a toasted bun.
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 Chicken Joes contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- 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 Chicken Joes 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.
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