Asian Noodles with Chicken and Scallions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders (not coated or cooked)
- 1 lb fresh or frozen broccoli florets
- 1 lb dried udon (thick wheat noodles)
- 1/2 cup premium oyster sauce (preferably Lee Kum Kee)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (preferably Lee Kum Kee or Koon Chun)
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Chinese chile garlic paste (preferably Lan Chi), or to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions (from 1 bunch)
- 2 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook chicken in a 6-quart pot of boiling unsalted water, covered, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Add broccoli to boiling water and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to a colander to drain, then transfer to another bowl. Return water to a boil and cook noodles until tender (check often; cooking time on package may not be accurate). Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain noodles in colander and rinse under hot water.
- While noodles cook, tear chicken into chunks.
- Add oyster and hoisin sauces, sesame oil, chile garlic paste, half of scallions, and 1/3 cup cooking water to chicken and stir to combine.
- Divide noodles, broccoli, and chicken mixture among 4 bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining scallions. Serve immediately, stirring just before eating. If noodles become dry, moisten with some of cooking water.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Sesame Seeds.
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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