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PCOS Chinese Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Chinese Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Chinese Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 28g protein, and 25g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
28g Protein
25g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes lean protein from chicken and fiber from broccoli, both of which are low in glycemic index. Grocery list: chicken breasts, broccoli, garlic, olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, chicken broth, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (about 500g)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (about 200g)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken in pan and stir to coat.
  6. Add broccoli to the pan and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
  7. Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper before serving.
This Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a great PCOS-friendly dinner option. It's high in protein and fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote satiety. The monounsaturated fats from olive oil and polyunsaturated fats from sesame oil are beneficial for heart health. Plus, the broccoli provides a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Enjoy this quick and easy meal that supports your PCOS management.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Chinese Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 28g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

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.

Per serving: 350 calories, 28g protein (32%), 25g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 4g 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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