Slow-Cooker General Tso Chicken Wings - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker General Tso Chicken Wings is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Turn the Chinese takeout favorite into a chicken wing and you'll regret NOTHING. Don't skip the sesame seeds; you want that crunch.

Ingredients

2 lb. chicken wings
1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Black pepper
kosher salt
1 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

Place chicken wings in a large slow-cooker.
In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Season with salt. Add cornstarch and stir until mixed.
Cover and cook on high until cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Heat broiler. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and pour wings onto them. Broil until crispy, 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker General Tso Chicken Wings good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker General Tso Chicken Wings 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 6 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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