PCOS Asian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
450
Calories
30g
Protein
30g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Grocery list: chicken breast, unsalted cashews, mixed vegetables, low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, olive oil. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of lean protein and high-fiber vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup (150g) unsalted cashews
- 2 cups (200g) mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 2 tbsp (30ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch (2.5cm) fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir for 1 minute.
- Add vegetables and cashews, stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.
- Pour sauce over stir-fry and mix well.
- Serve hot.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is a great source of lean protein from chicken, healthy fats from cashews, and fiber from vegetables. It's also low in carbs and sugar, which is beneficial for managing insulin resistance, a common issue in PCOS. The use of low-sodium soy sauce helps to control sodium intake, while the addition of garlic and ginger provides anti-inflammatory benefits. Enjoy this quick and easy stir-fry for a healthy and satisfying dinner.
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