Grilled Spinach Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp fennel
- 1 cup sprigs dill
- 4 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1 plum tomato
- 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
Instructions
- Pre-cook chicken breasts on George Foreman or other grill.
- Arrange a plate of raw spinach; add a few tablespoons of water to plate.
- Slice chicken into strips, keeping its breast shape and arrange chicken on spinach.
- Slice tomatoes and lay on top of chicken.
- Sprinkle with fennel seed and/or dill.
- Cover with paper towel and microwave for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes at 3/4 power.
- Drizzle flaxseed oil over cooked entree.
- Note: you can arrange vegetables like steamed broccoli, asparagus, brussels sprouts along the sides for presentation and taste!
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 Grilled Spinach Chicken contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and chromium which aids blood sugar control
- Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen levels in 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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Grilled Spinach Chicken 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: Broccoli, Chicken Breast, Spinach.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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