Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 oz lowfat plain yogurt
- 2 tsps garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1 sprig dill
- 2 tsps olive oil
- 16 oz chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup pared, chopped cucumber, shredded
- 2 tbsps soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 large whole wheat pita
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- In a shallow baking pan, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, oil and oregano.
- Add chicken and turn to coat.
- Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken once or twice during cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, dill and garlic powder.
- When chicken is cool enough to handle, slice each piece crosswise into thin strips and place inside pita pocket halves.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of yogurt sauce into each pita half. Yields 2 halves per serving.
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 Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich 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
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich 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: Lemon, Honey.
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 other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.
No subscription. No commitment.
Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment