Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen
Kick takeout to the curb and make this Asian-inspired stir-fry at home.
Ingredients
- 1 c. quick-cooking short-grain brown rice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 fresh Thai or serrano chile, stem and seeds discarded, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 chicken-breast tenders, very thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 tbsp. lower-sodium fish sauce
- 1 tsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 c. packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare rice as label directs, but do not add any salt.
- Very thinly slice 2 cloves garlic; finely chop remaining 2 cloves garlic.
- In 12" skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high until hot. Add thinly sliced garlic and cook 10 seconds or until garlic is golden. Add green beans, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, stirring frequently. Transfer bean mixture to large plate or bowl.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high until hot. Add chile and chopped garlic and cook 10 seconds or until garlic is golden, stirring. Add chicken tenders in single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring mixture occasionally.
- Add fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook 1 minute or until chicken is just cooked through, stirring. Stir in basil and cook 15 to 20 seconds or until just wilted.
- To serve, divide cooked rice, green beans, and chicken with sauce among serving plates. Garnish with 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice, Basil.
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