Gingery Chicken & Spinach Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Gingery Chicken & Spinach Stir-Fry
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Gingery Chicken & Spinach 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 Punch up chicken and spinach with Asian flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. chopped, peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 1/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. yellow or white miso
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 10 oz. prewashed baby spinach
  • 3 c. cooked brown rice

Instructions

  1. In a deep 12" skillet, heat canola oil, garlic, and ginger on medium; 3 minutes, stirring. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook 4 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk miso and water until smooth; add to skillet along with spinach. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt, stirring occasionally. Serve with brown rice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Brown Rice, Miso.

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Brown rice is a natural...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Gingery Chicken & Spinach Stir-Fry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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