Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breast fillets
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsps honey
- 3 tbsps vinegar red-wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsps ginger
- 3 tsps ginger, grated peeled fresh
- 5 medium scallions, finely chopped
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil in large non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to plate, set aside.
- Add 4/5 of the scallions and 1 tablespoon of the ginger to the skillet, cook, stirring constantly until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for 4 minutes. Add the chicken and return to simmer, cook covered about 12 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat, set aside for about 10 minutes then transfer the chicken to plate and set aside. Discard the pan liquid.
- For the sauce, combine 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, rest of scallion, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, red wine vinegar, cilantro and honey in small bowl.
- Serve over the chicken.
- Note: based on recipe from Weight Watchers All-Time Favorites Cookbook.
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 Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast 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
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for 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 Soy-Ginger Chicken Breast 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: Chicken Breast, Honey.
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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