Peachy Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peachy Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 334 calories, 23.44g protein, and 45.68g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (4.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup fat free mayonnaise
- 1 1/3 cups dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 18 cups spring mix
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 medium peaches
Instructions
- Wash and coarsely chop 2 medium peaches.
- Combine all ingredients except the spring mix, chicken and peaches into a bowl. Blend well.
- Divide the spring mix salad greens among 4 plates.
- Top each with 1/4 of the chicken and peaches.
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 Peachy Chicken Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with PCOS
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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 Peachy Chicken Salad 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries, Nuts, Walnuts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peachy Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 334 calories per serving with 23.44g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 334 calories, 23.44g protein (28%), 45.68g carbs, 7.12g fat. Plus 4.2g 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 334 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 4 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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