Skinny Orange Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Skinny Orange Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston If you love ordering this for takeout, now you can enjoy it at home with zero guilt.

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 large Eggs, beaten
2 c. panko bread crumbs
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice and zest of 2 oranges
1/3 c. low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 c. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. freshly grated ginger
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. cooked jasmine rice
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Sliced scallions, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Set up a dredging station with one bowl of flour, one of beaten eggs, and one of panko. Dredge the chicken in flour, then coat in eggs and cover in panko. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Arrange chicken on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until no longer pink, 18 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Whisk until combined and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a large bowl and toss in orange sauce.
Serve over rice with orange zest, sesame seeds, and scallions.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds, Honey.

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 Skinny Orange Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Skinny Orange Chicken 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?

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