Kale Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1/4 c. 2% Greek yogurt
- Juice of 2 lemons, divided
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 4 (4-5 oz.) chicken breasts
- 1 large bunch Tuscan kale (or 2 sm. bunches), cleaned and thinly sliced (9 c.)
- 1/2 pt. red grape tomatoes
Instructions
- In a mini food processor, combine Parmesan, Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup lemon juice, anchovy paste (or anchovies), Worcestershire sauce, and garlic and pulse. With the motor running, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and rub with olive oil. Grill until golden and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Pour remaining lemon juice over chicken breasts and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, toss kale and tomatoes. Add half the Caesar dressing and taste, adding more if desired.
- Divide salad among 4 plates and top with grilled chicken and more Parm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Chicken Breast, Lemon.
Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. 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 t...
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