Grilled Chicken Souvlaki - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Souvlaki is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 pt. grape tomatoes
- 2 clove garlic
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce
- 4 scallions
- 1/2 c. fresh dill
- 4 piece pita bread
- lowfat Greek yogurt
- 8 skewers
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, then the coriander, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Thread onto skewers.
- Place the tomatoes and garlic on a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold and seal the foil to form a pouch.
- Place the pouch and skewers on the grill and cook, shaking the pouch and turning the kebabs occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Just before removing from the grill, brush the chicken with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the lettuce, scallions, and dill with the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and tablespoon oil, plus 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. If desired, grill the pita bread until warm, about 1 minute per side.
- Spread the pita with yogurt, if desired, then stuff with the chicken, tomatoes, and salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Chicken Breast, Lemon.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a p...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Chicken Souvlaki recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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