Thai Style Low Carb Peanut Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1 Cup Peanuts (1/2 Cup Peanut Butter if you aren’t making your own)
- 1/4 Cup Chicken Stock
- 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Orange Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. Erythritol
- 1/2 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 tsp. Chili Garlic Paste
- 1/4 tsp. Coriander
- 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- Salt Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse your peanut off in the bowl of your salad spinner.
- Spin the salad spinner and then pat the nuts dry with paper towels.
- Add your peanut to your food processor.
- Blend the nuts until they are powdery, scrape the sides and then continue blending.
- Once the nuts turn a little bit creamy, add 1/2 Tbsp. erythritol and 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil.
- Continue blending until a smooth and creamy consistency happens.
- In a bowl, combine your peanut butter, 1/4 Cup Chicken Stock, 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce, 1 Tbsp. Orange Juice, 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice, 1 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar, 1/2 tsp. Sesame Oil, 2 tsp. Chili Garlic Paste, 1/4 tsp. Coriander.
- Mix the ingredients well until a thick and creamy sauce is achieved.
- Cube all of your chicken thighs, cutting off the extra grit as needed.
- Season your chicken thighs well with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a pan, bring 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil to its smoking point – I use the highest heat my stove can go.
- Once the smoking point is achieved, add your chicken and start cooking it fast.
- As the chicken cooks, moisture is released. You don’t want boiled chicken, so make sure you pat out the extra moisture with a paper towel. This means that the oil will be removed with the juices.
- Continue cooking until the chicken is browned on both sides. Trying to not touch the chicken too much here is key.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add your peanut sauce.
- Turn your pan to low and let this simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with slices cucumber, red pepper flakes, and extra chili paste.
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 Thai Style Low Carb Peanut Chicken contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for 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 Thai Style Low Carb Peanut Chicken 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: Lemon, Nuts.
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