Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
Hot cooked rice

Instructions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 4 tablespoons soy sauce, salt and dill. Add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, drain oranges, reserving syrup; set oranges aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, remaining soy sauce and reserved syrup until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 2 tablespoons oil for 6-7 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon. Stir-fry water chestnuts and celery in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Gently stir in oranges. Serve with rice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mandarin Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe 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 4 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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