Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 324 calories, 33.26g protein, and 42.73g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (8.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 cups broccoli
- 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 dash pepper
Instructions
- Cook in frying pan set to medium heat, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Put water, broccoli and chicken into pan, cover with lid and let boil for 5 minutes.
- Next add the cooked brown rice with the broccoli and chicken and stir them together.
- Add remaining ingredients, stir with spatula, let simmer for few minutes then serve.
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 Teriyaki Stir Fry contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Brown rice: Provides magnesium and B vitamins important for PCOS management
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Teriyaki Stir Fry 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, Brown Rice.
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 Teriyaki Stir Fry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 324 calories per serving with 33.26g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 3 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 324 calories, 33.26g protein (41%), 42.73g carbs, 4.27g fat. Plus 8.7g 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 324 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 3 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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