Sourdough Chicken Club - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 breast, bone and skin removed chicken
- 2 medium slices bacon
- 1 leaf outer lettuce
- 1 slice, medium tomato
- 1 slice, medium sourdough bread
- 1 slice swiss cheese, low fat
Instructions
- Cut the bacon slices in half, making a total of 4 peices. Cook as preferred, drain fat and set aside (use turkey bacon if you prefer).
- Grill chicken breast until no pink remains in the middle. If unable to grill, you can also broil.
- While the chicken is cooking, brush the olive oil on both sides of the sourdough bread. You may not need all of the oil, just an even, thin coat.
- Toast the bread until light brown.
- Spread the mayonnaise over one side of the bread. Assemble the sandwich in the following order: bread, chicken breast, cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Sourdough Chicken Club contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Sourdough Chicken Club can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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