Crispy Wok-Fried Chile Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Crispy Wok-Fried Chile Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 large egg white, beaten
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup white rice flour
2 cups canola oil
1 1/2 ounces Chinese dried red chiles
1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
8 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup lightly packed basil leaves

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the egg white, cornstarch, soy sauce, wine, sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and transfer to a large bowl. Add the rice flour and toss to coat, separating the pieces of chicken as necessary. Transfer the chicken to a colander and shake well to remove any excess rice flour.
In a wok, heat the canola oil to 300 °. Add the chiles and fry until bright red and plump, about 15 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chiles to another large bowl.
Heat the oil to 350 °. Add half of the chicken and fry over high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, crisp and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the bowl with the chiles. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the wok. Add the Sichuan peppercorns, ginger and garlic and stir-fry over moderate heat until softened but not browned, about 30 seconds. Add the scallions and stir-fry for 15 seconds. Add the chicken, chiles, sugar and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and stir-fry until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the basil until wilted, then transfer the chicken and chiles to a bowl and serve right away.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crispy Wok-Fried Chile Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crispy Wok-Fried Chile Chicken 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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