Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 5

Lunch

This Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 cups hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

Combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
Stir-fry the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, red pepper and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe 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 5 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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