General Tso's Chicken Stir Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This General Tso's Chicken Stir Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Rian Handler Our Tso's totally tops takeout.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 c. cornstarch, plus 2 tbsp.
1 c. flour
vegetable oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
red pepper flakes
1/2 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
3 tbsp. honey
4 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. lime juice
2 c. broccoli, florets only
2 c. carrots, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds, for garnish
2 c. cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, dredge chicken in cornstarch. Shake off excess. Transfer pieces to another large bowl filled with flour and toss to coat again. Shake off any excess and set aside.
Fill a large, deep skillet with 1/2" vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then drain and set aside.
To skillet, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook garlic and chili flakes until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add in chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any brown bits with spatula. Pour in hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add 2 tablespoons cornstarch and stir to incorporate. Let simmer until slightly thickened, 10 minutes.
To sauce, add broccoli and carrots and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Return to skillet and stir to coat. Simmer for 3 more minutes.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Sesame Seeds, Honey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is General Tso's Chicken Stir Fry good for PCOS?

Yes, this General Tso's Chicken Stir Fry 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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