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

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

This PCOS Thai Recipes: Dinner - Thai 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 (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

550 Calories
40g Protein
50g Carbs
20g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken, brown rice, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, lime, and cilantro. The brown rice has a low GI, making it a good choice for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (200g each)
  • 1 cup of brown rice (185g)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml)
  • 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of honey (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (5g)
  • 1 lime, Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
  4. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the pan and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
  7. Serve the chicken and vegetables over the cooked brown rice.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
This Thai Chicken with Brown Rice recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The brown rice is a low GI carbohydrate, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. The chicken provides lean protein, while the vegetables add fiber and various vitamins. The olive oil used is a good source of monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce inflammation and improve insulin resistance.

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 Thai Recipes: Dinner - Thai 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 4g 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 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 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.

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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