Chicken and Rice Salad with Pine Nuts and Lemon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken and Rice Salad with Pine Nuts and Lemon is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. pine nuts
- 1/4 c. plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 c. frozen petite peas
- 2 c. long-grain rice
- 1 1/3 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 6 scallions including green tops
- 3 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
Instructions
- In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast the pine nuts in a 350 °F oven for about 8 minutes.
- In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peas; cook until just barely tender, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon or a strainer, transfer to a large bowl. Add the rice to the water and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, bring 1/4 inch of water to a simmer over moderately high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer, turning once, until cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove the chicken, let cool slightly, and then cut into approximately 1/2-inch chunks.
- Add the pine nuts, rice, chicken, raisins, scallions, parsley, lemon zest and dressing to the large bowl and stir gently to mix.
- Wine Recommendation: The ingredients may call to mind the Mediterranean, but this salad will really sing with a dry riesling from Alsace in northern France. The wine's cleansing acidity and delicate taste of citrus and peach will both mirror and contrast the flavors and textures here perfectly.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Nuts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken and Rice Salad with Pine Nuts and Lemon 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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