General Tso's Chicken Stir Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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.
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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