Skinny Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Skinny Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston The insanely delicious sauce will make you forget you're cutting back on cals.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, florets removed
kosher salt
1/4 c. sweet chili sauce
3 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. sriracha
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp. sesame or vegetable oil
1 large zucchini, sliced into half moons
2 red bell peppers, sliced
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1/2 c. raw cashews
Scallions, for garnish

Instructions

In a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, add cauliflower. Pulse several times until the florets resemble rice. Season with salt and set aside.
Meanwhile, make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, garlic, and lime juice.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add zucchini and peppers and cook 3 minutes, then add chicken and sauce and cook until cooked through and golden, about 10 minutes more. Stir in cashews until coated.
Garnish with scallions and serve with cauliflower rice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skinny Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this Skinny Cashew Chicken with Cauliflower Rice 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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