Yellow Curry Chicken with Basmati Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Yellow Curry Chicken with Basmati Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

I haven’t always had an adventurous palette, and I actually spent many of my childhood years poking the crab meat out of sushi rolls and dining on plain white rice any time my parents took (and by took, I mean dragged) me to dinner at their favorite India

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 (14-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 Tablespoons curry powder
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch segments
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Place the chicken and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the pan and saute until golden brown.
Remove the browned chicken and set it aside.
Coat the pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and reduce the heat to low.
Add the cumin seeds, onion, garlic and ginger. Saute for 3 minutes.
Return the pan to medium heat, add the coconut milk to the saucepan then whisk in the curry powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Let the curry simmer and thicken for 3 minutes.
Stir in the peas and green beans then bring the saucepan to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium, return the browned chicken to the saucepan and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve the curry over basmati rice (recipe below) and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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 Yellow Curry Chicken with Basmati Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this Yellow Curry Chicken with Basmati 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 2 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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