Updated Chicken Chow Mein - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Updated Chicken Chow Mein is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marcia Kiesel Marcia Kiesel's modern version of this Chinese-American dish includes stir-fried egg noodles with chicken sausage, chilis, basil, and an unexpected ingredient: orange juice.

Ingredients

5 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. fresh plain chicken sausages
4 clove garlic
2 tbsp. minced ginger
4 oz. snow peas
2 fresh hot long red chilis
1/3 c. fresh orange juice
1/2 lb. fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles
1 c. chicken stock
3 tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. slivered basil leaves

Instructions

In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken sausage and stir-fry over high heat, breaking it up, until just cooked through, 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in wok. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry over moderately high heat until golden, 1 1/2 minutes. Off heat, stir in snow peas and chilis for 1 minute. Add orange juice and stir over moderately high heat for 30 seconds. Add sausage, noodles, and stock mixture, season with salt, and stir-fry until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in basil, and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Updated Chicken Chow Mein good for PCOS?

Yes, this Updated Chicken Chow 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.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

PCOS Friendly Piadina Romagnola Recipe PCOS Gut Support: Butter Lettuce and Herbs PCOS Anti-Inflammatory: Tallow-Roasted Holy Basil Vegetables Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Tallow-Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables Strawberry and Basil Detox Water for PCOS Hydration Strawberry and Basil Infused Water for PCOS Hydration

Browse All Lunch Recipes