PCOS Low GI Asian Recipes: Lunch - Chicken and Broccoli Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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