Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This nutty, salty and vaguely spicy sauce is a lively partner to kitchen staples, spaghetti and chicken breast.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tbsp. plus 2 teaspoons lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tbsp. Cooking oil
4 cloves garlic
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
3 boneless
1/2 c. chunky peanut butter
1 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
.13 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes
3/4 lb. spaghetti
3 scallions including green tops
1/3 c. Chopped peanuts (optional)

Instructions

In a medium, shallow glass dish or stainless-steel pan, combine the 3 tablespoons soy sauce, the 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, the garlic, and the ginger. Add the chicken; turn to coat. Let marinate at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium, stainless-steel saucepan, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 2 teaspoons lime juice, the peanut butter, broth, sugar, salt, and red-pepper flakes. Pour the marinade from the chicken into the saucepan and bring just to a simmer over moderate heat, whisking until smooth.
Heat a grill pan over moderate heat. Cook the chicken until browned and just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Alternatively, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy frying pan. Cook and slice the chicken in the same way.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the spaghetti until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the peanut sauce, chicken, and scallions. Top with the chopped peanuts, if using.
Wine Recommendation: A little bit of sweetness in the wine would be great with the Asian spices here. A kabinett riesling from the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region of Germany has just the touch and good acidity.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spaghetti with Chicken and Thai Peanut Sauce 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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