PCOS-Friendly Teriyaki Chicken with Rice and Cucumber Salad
This PCOS-Friendly Teriyaki Chicken is a light, protein-packed meal featuring grilled chicken in a homemade teriyaki sauce, served with a side of brown rice and fresh cucumber salad. This meal is full of anti-inflammatory ingredients, perfect for balancing hormones.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
- For the Cucumber Salad
- 2 cups cucumber sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp sesame seeds optional
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- For the Rice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish
For the Cucumber Salad:
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey
- Toss the cucumber slices in the dressing
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro
For the Rice:
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water
- In a saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil
- Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low
- Simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed
- Serve the grilled teriyaki chicken over the rice with the cucumber salad on the side
Notes
Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option
For extra flavor, add chili flakes to the cucumber salad
This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days