Chicken-Cashew Stir-Fry Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken-Cashew Stir-Fry Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce (such as Kame)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil, divided
- 1 cup chopped green onions, divided
- 1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 1 cup (3 x 1/4-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diagonally sliced carrot
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup canned pineapple chunks in juice, drained
- 1/3 cup cashews
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
Instructions
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a stir-fry pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup green onions and onion wedges; stir-fry 1 minute. Add bell pepper and carrot; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and peas; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove vegetable mixture from pan. Keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 5 minutes. Add broth mixture, vegetable mixture, pineapple, cashews, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until thick. Stir in 1/2 cup green onions. Serve with rice.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Yes, this Chicken-Cashew Stir-Fry Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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