PCOS Asian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Keto Sesame Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 20 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Asian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Keto Sesame Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

30g Protein

10g Carbs

20g Fat

This Asian Keto Sesame Chicken recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a PCOS-friendly diet. Grocery list: Chicken breasts, olive oil, tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, erythritol or other sweetener, xanthan gum, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, green onions. Low GI ingredients: Chicken, olive oil, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar, xanthan gum, garlic, ginger.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb/450g)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp granulated erythritol or other sweetener
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add chicken and cook until browned.
In a bowl, mix tamari, sesame oil, vinegar, sweetener, xanthan gum, garlic, and ginger.
Pour sauce over chicken and stir to coat.
Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

This PCOS-friendly Keto Sesame Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dinner option. It's packed with protein and healthy fats, which are essential for managing PCOS symptoms. The low GI ingredients help to maintain stable blood sugar levels, reducing PCOS symptoms. The chicken provides a good source of B vitamins, which are important for hormonal balance. The sesame seeds add a nice crunch and are a great source of magnesium, which is beneficial for insulin resistance.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apple Cider Vinegar, Sesame Seeds.

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Asian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Keto Sesame Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Asian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Keto Sesame Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Asian Keto Recipes: Dinner - Keto Sesame Chicken?

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 10g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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