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PCOS Asian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Asian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Asian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 30g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

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

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 1 minute.
  5. Add vegetables and cashews, stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  6. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey.
  7. Pour sauce over stir-fry and mix well.
  8. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Asian Recipes: Dinner - Chicken and Cashew Stir-Fry recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 30g protein (27%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 5g 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 450 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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