Spiced Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pomegranate Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Spiced Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pomegranate Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Avocado is packed with monounsaturated fats that help reduce inflammation and will help you feel fuller longer.

Ingredients

1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. chipotle chili powder
kosher salt
Pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 medium radishes
2 scallions
1 large avocado
1/4 c. pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
8 small flour tortillas
sour cream

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic, chili powders, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the spice mixture and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and roast until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the radishes, scallions, avocado, pomegranate seeds, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; fold in the cilantro.
Slice the chicken into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Fill the tortillas with the chicken and top with the pomegranate salsa. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.

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 preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spiced Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pomegranate Salsa good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spiced Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pomegranate Salsa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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