Teriyaki Chicken and Pasta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 3

Lunch

This Teriyaki Chicken and Pasta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Garnished with crunchy cashews, this mixture of Asian-style chicken with sugar snap peas perks up a Sunday supper.

Ingredients

1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated linguine
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4- inch pieces
1 1/2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
1/2 cup purchased teriyaki baste and glaze
1 medium seedless orange
1/4 cup cashew pieces

Instructions

Cook linguine to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir until browned.
Add peas and teriyaki baste and glaze to chicken. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and peas are tender.
Meanwhile, grate 1 teaspoon peel from orange; set aside. Remove remaining peel from orange; discard peel. Cut orange into 1-inch pieces. Add grated peel and orange pieces to chicken mixture; mix well. Serve chicken mixture over linguine; sprinkle with cashews.

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 Teriyaki Chicken and Pasta good for PCOS?

Yes, this Teriyaki Chicken and Pasta 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 3 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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