Jasmine Rice, Chicken and Almond Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Jasmine Rice, Chicken and Almond Stir-Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 3 tbsp. dry sherry
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 c. jasmine rice (1/2 pound)
- 1/2 c. sliced blanched almonds (2 ounces)
- 20 fresh or frozen Asian thin rice cakes (see Note)
- 1/4 c. vegetable oil
- 4 oz. small white mushrooms
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 medium white onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- freshly ground white pepper
- 4 oz. daikon radish
- 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut milk
- Asian sesame oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Whisk in the cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of the sherry and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. In a medium saucepan, cover the jasmine rice with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan and cook over low heat for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet; spread it out in an even layer. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Spread the sliced almonds in a pie pan and bake for about 4 minutes, or until pale golden. Let cool.
- In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the rice cakes until tender but still chewy, about 7 minutes. Drain and spread them out on a large plate. Add 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of oil to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and simmer over low heat, stirring once or twice, until the outside turns white, about 25 seconds; drain. In a bowl, mix the mushrooms with the lemon juice.
- In a wok, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until translucent, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook over moderately high heat until softened, 3 minutes. Add the chicken and rice cakes, season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sherry and simmer for 10 seconds. Add the rice and heat through. Add the almonds and daikon and toss again. Stir in the coconut milk. Off the heat, season with salt and pepper and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve at once.
- Notes: Korean rice cakes are available at many Asian markets. Although they're most often sold frozen, you can sometimes find bags of fresh rice cakes in the refrigerated section.
- Wine Recommendation: Pour a spicy American Gewürztraminer with this stir-fry and it will be clear why sommeliers so often suggest this grape with Asian cuisines. One of the best regions for Gewürtz in the United States is Monterey, California, from which the Thomas Fogarty Winery produces a full-bodied 2004, with an enticing aroma of lychee and spice.
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 Jasmine Rice, Chicken and Almond 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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