Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 scallion
- Steamed rice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, season with salt and pepper and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 3 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Transfer the chicken to a platter, top with the sliced scallion and serve with rice. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipes for leftover chicken.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry 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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