Herbed Orange Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Herbed Orange Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 196 calories, 34.72g protein, and 2.66g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp orange peel
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tsps canola oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp 25% less sodium seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, minced garlic, and oil.
- Place chicken breast in a large zip lock bag. Pour orange juice mixture over chicken in bag; seal bag.
- Marinate chicken in fridge for 10 minutes. Meanwhile in small bowl combine; sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on a plate or tray. Sprinkle spice mixture onto both sides of chicken breast halves.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium-high heat, spray with cooking spray. Add chicken; cook for 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once. Serve.
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 Herbed Orange Chicken 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
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 Herbed Orange Chicken 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Herbed Orange Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 196 calories per serving with 34.72g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 196 calories, 34.72g protein (71%), 2.66g carbs, 6.18g fat. Plus 0.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 196 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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