Turmeric Ginger Chicken Saute - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsps turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tsps ginger
- 1 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 package spinach
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add bell peppers and sauté 1 minute.
- Add onion and sauté 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium; stir in cabbage, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken and remaining ingredients except for spinach. Cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.
- Stir in drained spinach and reduce heat to low. Cook 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
- Note: based on recipe from Cooking Light magazine.
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 Turmeric Ginger Chicken Saute contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Turmeric: Research suggests curcumin may improve insulin resistance in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
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 Turmeric Ginger Chicken Saute 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, Spinach.
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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