Sweet Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sweet Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package uncooked soba
- 1 (8-ounce) package broccoli florets
- Cooking spray
- 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add soba; cook 3 minutes. Add broccoli to pan; cook 3 minutes or until soba and broccoli are done. Drain.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan; grill 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, sugar, crushed red pepper, and garlic in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in noodle mixture and chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and green onions.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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Yes, this Sweet Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe | MyRecipes 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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