PCOS Low GI Asian Recipes: Lunch - Chicken and Broccoli Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Low GI Asian Recipes: Lunch - Chicken and Broccoli Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 28g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of broccoli (US: 91g, Metric: 91g)
- 1 chicken breast (US: 4oz, Metric: 113g)
- 1 cup of brown rice (US: 195g, Metric: 195g)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce (US: 15ml, Metric: 15ml)
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil (US: 5ml, Metric: 5ml)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US: 15ml, Metric: 15ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breast to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink in the middle.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli and cook until tender.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Serve the chicken and broccoli over the cooked brown rice.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Brown Rice.
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 Low GI Asian Recipes: Lunch - Chicken and Broccoli Bowl 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%), 30g carbs, 12g 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 Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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