Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Plums and Green Onions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Plums and Green Onions is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Sweet, spicy, and utterly irresistible, our hoisin-glazed chicken goes great with brown rice and sautéed garlicky greens, such as broccoli rabe or spinach.

Ingredients

1/4 c. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. Asian sesame oil
1 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 Chicken
4 plums
2 bunch green onions
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
.13 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/3 c. hoisin sauce
1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

In large bowl, stir vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, five-spice powder, and ground red pepper. Add chicken to spice mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Let chicken marinate 15 minutes at room temperature, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare outdoor grill for covered, direct grilling on medium. Cut each plum in half; discard pits. Brush green onions with olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper. In small bowl, mix hoisin sauce and soy sauce.
Remove chicken from marinade and place on hot grill grate. Discard marinade. Cover grill and cook chicken 20 to 25 minutes or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with knife, turning pieces over once. Reserve 1/4 cup hoisin mixture for serving; brush chicken with remaining mixture for last minute of cooking. Transfer chicken to platter. Cover; keep warm.
Place plums and green onions on hot grill grate. Cook onions 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly charred and tender, turning over once; cook plums 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly charred and softened, turning over once. Transfer onions and plums to platter with chicken.
To serve, sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Pass a bowl with reserved hoisin mixture. Nutritional information is based on 1 serving without skin.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Plums and Green Onions good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Plums and Green Onions 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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