Orange Chicken, Asparagus, and Snow Peas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Orange Chicken, Asparagus, and Snow Peas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 navel oranges
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (5-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
- 4 oz. snow peas
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Juice one orange (you should have about 1/4 cup juice). Cut peel and white pith from remaining orange, then thinly slice into rounds.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on one side, 4 minutes. Turn chicken, reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook, stirring the garlic, for 1 minute.
- Add orange juice and cook 1 minute, then add broth and bring to a simmer. Add asparagus and snow peas and cook, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in orange slices, lemon juice, and dill.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Asparagus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Orange Chicken, Asparagus, and Snow Peas 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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