Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough Red bell peppers are the star vegetable in this stir-fry, a crisp, sweet counterpoint to the serrano chile heat. Use any vegetables you like, but keep it simple; one or two vegetables, plus the basil and chic

Ingredients

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 1/2 cups sliced red bell pepper
1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

Combine hoisin, sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and fish sauce in a bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic and serrano chile; stir-fry 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add chicken; stir-fry 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and sliced onion; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add hoisin mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds or until slightly thickened. Stir in basil and juice. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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 Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe | MyRecipes 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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