Chicken Slaw Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken Slaw Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 270 calories, 21.23g protein, and 18.82g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (3.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/4 cups sunflower nuts
- 1/2 cup low fat sesame dressing
- 1/2 cup chow mein noodles
- 2 cups chopped or diced cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
Instructions
- In large bowl, place all ingredients except dressing and noodles.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
- Garnish with noodles.
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 Slaw Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
- Sesame: Provide calcium, iron, and zinc beneficial for 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). 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 Slaw 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: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken Slaw Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 270 calories per serving with 21.23g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 270 calories, 21.23g protein (31%), 18.82g carbs, 12.18g fat. Plus 3.7g 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 270 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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