Keto Style Szechuan Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein. Spinach is loaded with iron, magnesium, and folate. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Anti-inflammatory foods are especially important for PCOS, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of symptoms.
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
- 1 1/2 lbs. Ground Chicken
- 6 Cups Spinach
- 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
- 4 Tbsp. Organic Tomato Paste
- 3 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Chili Garlic Paste
- 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. 1 tsp. Erythritol
- 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tsp. Spicy Brown Mustard
- 2 tsp. Salt
- 2 tsp. Pepper
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Table Blend
- 1/2 tsp. Minced Ginger
Instructions
- In a small ramekin, add 4 Tbsp. Tomato Paste, 2 Tbsp. Chili Garlic Paste, 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce, and 1/2 tsp. Minced Ginger.
- Mix in 2 tsp. Spicy Brown Mustard until everything is combined.
- In a pan on medium-high heat, bring 3 Tbsp. Coconut Oil to its smoke point.
- Add 1 1/2 lbs. Ground Chicken to the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook the chicken until it is fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooked.
- Add 2/3 of your sauce that you created.
- Mix the sauce into the chicken well so that everything is coated.
- Add your spinach to the top of the chicken and allow it to wilt down.
- Add 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock, 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes, 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Table Blend, 1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar, and the remaining 1/3 of your sauce. Add more salt and pepper as you see fit.
- Mix the spinach and spices into the chicken well, make sure everything is well distributed in the mixture. Once you do that, add 1 Tbsp. 1 tsp. Erythritol to the chicken.
- Mix the Erythritol into the chicken well.
- Turn the heat to low and cover with a lid. Let this cook for 10-15 minutes longer.
- Serve and enjoy! You can garnish with a small amount of lemon and lime zest, which will add a subtle citrus note.
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 Keto Style Szechuan Chicken contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in 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 Keto Style Szechuan 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: Spinach.
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