Chicken in Orange Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken in Orange Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 410 calories, 53.94g protein, and 17.36g carbs per serving. Ready in 510 minutes. High in fiber (3.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 small skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seed
- 1 oz teriyaki sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 fl oz orange juice
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 lb broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch
Instructions
- Place chicken on the bottom of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together tapioca, stock, orange juice, teriyaki sauce mustard and pineapple. Pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
- Add broccoli for last 20 minutes of cooking so broccoli remains crisp.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Chicken in Orange Sauce contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Chicken in Orange Sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken in Orange Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 410 calories per serving with 53.94g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 510 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 480 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 410 calories, 53.94g protein (53%), 17.36g carbs, 13.75g fat. Plus 3.7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 410 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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