Spicy Asian Noodles with Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce {Check for Gluten}
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce {Check for Gluten}
- 2 teaspoons chile paste with garlic (such as sambal oelek)
- 1 (6.75-ounce) package thin rice sticks (rice-flour noodles)
- 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic to pan; cook 45 seconds, stirring constantly. Place in a large bowl. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon oil, chicken, and next 6 ingredients.
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain. Cut noodles into smaller pieces. Add noodles to bowl; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.
- Cooking Tip If you purchase deli-roasted chicken from the grocery store, be sure to ask about the ingredients used when preparing it. Some stores use flour in the seasoning that coats it.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Nuts.
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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