Chicken Lo Mein - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken Lo Mein is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This speedy, slurp-able supper will give the local Peking Palace some healthy competition. Crammed with crisp, just-picked veggies like snow peas, cabbage, and carrots, it's Asian made nutritious — and MSG free

Ingredients

1/4 c. oyster sauce
1/4 c. lower-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
12 oz. chicken-breast tenders
Pepper
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
1 clove garlic
8 oz. sliced white mushrooms
1 bag coleslaw mix
2 c. shredded carrots
3 tbsp. water
12 oz. spaghetti
6 oz. snow peas
1 tsp. cornstarch

Instructions

In small bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until combined. Set aside. Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium 1 minute. Add chicken and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring occasionally. Transfer to clean bowl; cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
To same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and heat on medium 30 seconds. Add ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add mushrooms and cook 4 to 5 minutes longer or until beginning to soften, stirring occasionally. Add coleslaw mix, carrots, and 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook 8 to 12 minutes or until cabbage is just tender, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as label directs in saucepot of boiling water. Drain and return to pot.
Add snow peas to vegetables in skillet. Cook, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes longer or until snow peas are just crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
Transfer vegetables and chicken to pot with spaghetti. To same skillet on medium, add oyster-sauce mixture; cook 1 minute. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoon water; stir into oyster sauce in skillet. Heat to boiling; cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
Add sauce to spaghetti mixture; toss with tongs to combine. Divide lo mein among 4 bowls to serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Lo Mein good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Lo Mein recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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