Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsps sambal oelek
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsps light agave nectar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashew nuts
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsps grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 tbsps honey
- 3 tsps unpacked brown sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sambal oelek, agave nectar, garlic, ginger, honey and sugar. Set aside.
- Slice the chicken tenders into 1" segments.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper.
- Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat the canola oil in a wok or large frying pan. Sauté the chicken in hot oil until it is no longer pink.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer, stirring often, until the sauce is thick and bubbly.
- Stir in the cashews. Sprinkle the top with sliced scallions.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts, Agave.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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