Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Toss the takeout menu with a recipe for quick homemade Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice loaded with healthy flavor.

Ingredients

2 boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup diced carrots (if frozen, run under warm water to thaw)
2 scallions, sliced, plus more for garnish
4 cups cooked long grain white rice (cold or room temp)
1/2 cup peas (if frozen, run under warm water to thaw)
1 cup chopped pineapple
3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Let the pan heat for 2 minutes then add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the chicken is cooked throughout.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil then add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots and cook 1 more minute until they've softened slightly.
Stir in the scallions, rice, peas and chopped pineapple.
Drizzle the rice with the soy sauce then stir to combine. Season the rice with salt and pepper and serve.

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 Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice 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 6 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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