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

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 20 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Dinner - Vietnamese Chicken with Brown Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 500 calories, 30g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

500 Calories

30g Protein

50g Carbs

15g Fat

This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken breasts, brown rice, garlic, red bell pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, olive oil, and fresh cilantro. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 cup of brown rice
2 cloves of garlic
1 red bell pepper
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of fish sauce
1 tablespoon of olive oil, fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink in the middle.
Add the garlic and red bell pepper, and sauté until the pepper is soft.
Stir in the soy sauce and fish sauce, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve the chicken over the brown rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

This Vietnamese chicken with brown rice is a nutritious and delicious dinner option for those with PCOS. The brown rice is a low GI carbohydrate, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The chicken provides high-quality protein, while the olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fats. The red bell pepper is a good source of vitamin C, and the cilantro adds a fresh flavor and additional nutrients. This meal is easy to prepare and can be personalized to your taste preferences.

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

Is PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Dinner - Vietnamese Chicken with Brown Rice good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Dinner - Vietnamese Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 500 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Dinner - Vietnamese Chicken with Brown Rice?

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: 500 calories, 30g protein (24%), 50g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 4g 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 500 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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