Asian Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Asian Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Jasmine
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Asian stir-fry sauce
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 4 green onions, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, diced
- 1 head romaine lettuce, separated into individual leaves
Instructions
- Cook UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) Jasmine according to package directions.
- Brown ground chicken in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Drain and return chicken to skillet. Add stir fry sauce to chicken, along with celery, green onions, grated carrot, and water chestnuts. Stir to combine over low heat until just heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Fill each lettuce leaf with a scoop of jasmine rice and top with a scoop of chicken mixture.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Nuts.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and impr...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Asian Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps 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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