PCOS Friendly Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

PCOS Friendly Lemon Herb Chicken Skewers with Turmeric-Cumin Finish

Bright, herby, and finished with a golden spice glaze, these grilled chicken skewers hit every note you want from a weeknight dinner that also genuinely supports your health goals. The marinade leans on fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a trio of herbs — parsley, thyme, and oregano — to build layers of flavor without any added sugar or inflammatory oils. Garlic-infused olive oil does the heavy lifting throughout, delivering that rich, savory depth while keeping the ingredient list clean and hormone-friendly. The real magic happens at the end, when a quick turmeric-cumin paste gets brushed over the hot skewers straight off the grill — both spices are well-regarded for their anti-inflammatory properties, which makes them a smart fit for managing PCOS symptoms through food. Lean protein from chicken breast helps with blood sugar stability, and because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no guesswork about what you're actually eating. Serve them over greens, alongside roasted vegetables, or simply with lemon wedges and a scatter of fresh parsley for a meal that feels as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
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For the marinade

3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
½ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the turmeric-cumin finish

1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined.
2
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

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