Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- On a plate, combine the flour, cumin, cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to distribute the spices. Coat the pork chops with the flour mixture, and shake off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the pork chops in the hot skillet, and fry for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- While the pork chops cook, stir together the chicken broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, honey, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Remove the pork chops to a serving platter, and keep warm.
- Pour the peanut sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Pour peanut sauce over the chops, and garnish with green onion, bell pepper, peanuts and cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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