Creamy Chicken Curry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Curry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 492 calories, 61.24g protein, and 35.82g carbs per serving. Ready in 53 minutes. High in fiber (4.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 container yogurt, low fat
- 2 tsps coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp saffron
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp red chili sauce
- 12 dried apricots
- 1 cup pieces or slices mushrooms
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 can tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsps tomato puree
- 1/4 cup starch
Instructions
- Chop chicken breasts into chunks, and stir-fry until golden in a little olive oil. Drain and place to one side.
- Soften the onions in a little olive oil. Whilst these are cooking, mix the spices and puree together in a bowl to form a paste.
- Add to pan, then return chicken, stir through; then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. It may be necessary to add a little water if the mixture starts to thicken too much.
- At end of cooking time, the remaining liquid should be a thick consistency. If necessary boil rapidly to reduce whilst stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir through yogurt thoroughly just before serving.
- Serve with a fresh green salad, dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and mint.
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 Creamy Chicken Curry 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
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances 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 Creamy Chicken Curry 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 Creamy Chicken Curry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 492 calories per serving with 61.24g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 53 minutes total. Prep time is 33 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 492 calories, 61.24g protein (50%), 35.82g carbs, 11.36g fat. Plus 4.4g 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 492 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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