PCOS Korean Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Korean Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Korean Paleo Recipes: Dinner - Paleo Korean Chicken
Prep: 40 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
10g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: Chicken breasts, coconut aminos, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, honey, apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, sesame seeds, green onions. GI: Low GI due to high protein and low carb content.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450g)
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (60ml)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
  • 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (7.5ml)
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili flakes (7.5ml)
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds (7.5ml)
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine coconut aminos, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, honey, vinegar, and chili flakes.
  2. Add chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat.
  4. Cook the chicken for 7-10 minutes on each side until it's fully cooked.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
This PCOS-friendly Korean chicken recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for PCOS. The high protein content helps to keep you full and satisfied, while the low carb content helps to manage insulin levels. The addition of sesame seeds provides a good source of magnesium and zinc, which are important for hormone regulation. The garlic and ginger in the recipe have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to manage PCOS symptoms.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sesame Seeds.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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