PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Chicken with Brown Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Chicken with Brown Rice
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 550 calories, 40g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

550 Calories
40g Protein
50g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: chicken breasts, brown rice, garlic, onion, bell pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. The brown rice in this recipe has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of brown rice
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large pan, sauté the garlic, onion, and bell pepper until soft.
  4. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink.
  5. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve the chicken over the cooked brown rice.
This PCOS-friendly Filipino chicken dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The brown rice is a complex carbohydrate with a low GI, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The chicken provides lean protein, which is essential for weight management and hormonal balance. The bell pepper is a good source of vitamin C, which can help with inflammation. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Filipino Recipes: Dinner - Filipino Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 550 calories per serving with 40g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 550 calories, 40g protein (29%), 50g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 5g 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 550 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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