Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Arugula and Bok Choy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Arugula and Bok Choy
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Arugula and Bok Choy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Chef Way Takashi Yagihashi glazes chicken legs in a mustard sauce; on the side are buttery bok choy and a generously dressed salad. For a healthier option, use chicken breasts instead of legs, cook the bok choy in a minimal amount of oil (no butter), and

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp. dry mustard powder
  • 4 tsp. water
  • 1/2 tsp. mirin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 c. canola oil
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 medium heads of bok choy
  • 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 bag baby arugula

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 °. In a bowl, stir the mustard with the water, mirin, 1 teaspoon of the soy, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar.
  2. In an ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until golden, 2 minutes. Flip the chicken and brush with the mustard; transfer to the oven and roast for 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes; slice. Wipe out the skillet.
  3. Meanwhile, steam the bok choy for 5 minutes. Drain; pat dry. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the bok choy cut side down and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned, 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter; season with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken over the bok choy.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar with the remaining oil, soy sauce and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula and toss; arrange over the chicken and serve.

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...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Arugula and Bok Choy 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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