Chicken and Marinated-Zucchini Sandwich - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken and Marinated-Zucchini Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. thinly sliced lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken cutlets
- 1 zucchini
- 1/4 red onion
- Pepper
- 1 handful chopped toasted almonds
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Slice 1 zucchini into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Combine with red onion, thinly sliced lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and let stand 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper and broil until cooked through. Let cool, then shred and add to marinated zucchini along with a handful of chopped toasted almonds and fresh parsley. Cut Italian bread in half horizontally and hollow out. Make a sandwich with chicken mixture (including juices) and romaine lettuce leaves. Looking for more quick and easy recipes? Check out our quick family-favorites, fast dinners for weeknights, and healthy recipes for less than $3 a serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, 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. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have ot...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken and Marinated-Zucchini Sandwich 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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