Thai Chicken Quinoa and Veggie Delight - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Thai Chicken Quinoa and Veggie Delight is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by KayleighP So easy and delicious! Very light and healthy! I top mine with soy sauce and Sriracha® hot sauce, you can add or subtract any veggies, as quinoa is very versatile and healthy!

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, diced
1 pinch sea salt, or to taste
1 pinch cracked black pepper, or to taste
1 carrot, grated
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced tomato
2 green onions, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir mushroom and garlic in hot oil until the mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer mushroom mixture to a bowl. Return skillet to heat.
Cook and stir diced chicken in the skillet until no longer pink the center, 10 to 15 minutes; season with sea salt and pepper. Stir carrot, red onion, tomato, and green onion with the chicken; cook and stir until the vegetables are hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add quinoa and stir. Top with cilantro and lime juice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thai Chicken Quinoa and Veggie Delight good for PCOS?

Yes, this Thai Chicken Quinoa and Veggie Delight 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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