Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 348 calories, 27.91g protein, and 31.04g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (1.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sweet & Spicy Chicken with Cashews recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 348 calories per serving with 27.91g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 348 calories, 27.91g protein (32%), 31.04g carbs, 12.31g fat. Plus 1.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 348 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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