Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry is a 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry good for PCOS?

Yes, this Basil Chile Chicken Stir-Fry 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 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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