Grilled Chicken Pitas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Pitas is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced, plus 1 minced clove for sauce
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
- 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (1/4 pound)
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for sauce
- 1 large Vidalia onion, or purple onion, cut into thin rings
- 6 pita breads
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 (10.6 oz) jar kalamata olives, drained, halved, and pitted, or other black olives
- 12 slices bacon, fried crisp
- alfalfa sprouts
- black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 cup (8 oz) plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breast and pat dry. Combine 3 tablespoons lemon juice, soy sauce, 1 clove minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of the oregano in a glass dish. Add the chicken, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the chicken breast to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Combine the tomatoes and feta cheese in a small glass dish. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano, and stir to combine. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Chicken Breast, Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 p...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Chicken Pitas 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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