Dinner: Lightened-Up Orange Chicken

Grocery list: Chicken breasts, fresh orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, olive oil, brown rice, mixed vegetables. Low GI ingredients: Chicken, orange juice, brown rice.

This Lightened-Up Orange Chicken is a PCOS-friendly meal that is high in protein and low in GI, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. It also contains a good amount of fiber from brown rice and vegetables, which can aid in digestion and keep you feeling full longer. The chicken provides essential amino acids and the orange juice is a great source of Vitamin C. This meal is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare, giving you more control over your diet and health.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

brown rice

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup (240ml) fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp (30ml) low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15ml) honey, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tsp (5g) grated ginger, 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, 1/2 cup (90g) brown rice, 2 cups (300g) mixed vegetables, Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 3. Add chicken and cook until browned. 4. In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. 5. Pour sauce over chicken and simmer for 10 minutes. 6. Meanwhile, cook brown rice and steam vegetables. 7. Serve chicken over rice and vegetables.

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