Chicken with Cashews - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken with Cashews is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Nancy Dell'Aria Nutty and full of crunch, this tasty recipe only takes minutes to make, mixing chunks of chicken breast with browned cashews, frozen mixed vegetables and store-bought stir-fry sauce.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. bottled seasoned stir-fry oil
1/3 c. cashew nuts
12 oz. skinned and boned chicken breasts
1/3 c. bottled stir-fry sauce
1 bag frozen vegetables for stir-fry

Instructions

Heat stir-fry oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add cashews and stir-fry 45 seconds or until lightly browned. Remove with slotted spoon to a bowl.
Put chicken in skillet and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes until very lightly browned but still pink at center. Add to bowl of cashews. Stir in stir-fry sauce.
Add frozen vegetables and 2 tablespoons water to skillet. Stir over high heat 3 to 4 minutes until thawed and hot. Add chicken mixture and stir 1 minute or until hot and chicken is cooked through.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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 Chicken with Cashews good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken with Cashews 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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