Cantonese Chicken with Vegetables Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cantonese Chicken with Vegetables Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 12 ounces bok choy or baby bok choy, sliced into 1 1/2-inch strips, stems separated from leaves
  • 1/3 pound (1 1/2 cups) snow or sugar snap peas
  • 1 recipe Cantonese Light Sauce
  • Cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan. Reduce heat to medium-high, add the remaining oil, and heat for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and water. Cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 2 minutes. Add the bok choy stems, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy leaves and peas and toss gently. Add the Cantonese Light Sauce and increase heat to high. When it starts to bubble, add the chicken. Stir-fry until warmed through, about 1 minute. Serve immediately over the rice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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...

Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal

Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.

Personalized for your PCOS type
Delivered in 24 hours
Just $9 one-time
Get Your Personal Guide - $9

No subscription. No commitment.

Comments

Register or log in to add a comment

Not sure what to eat for PCOS?

Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

Take the Quiz