Quick Chinese Chicken and Broccoli for PCOS - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Quick Chinese Chicken and Broccoli for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 25g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and water.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Quick Chinese Chicken and Broccoli for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 25g protein (29%), 20g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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