Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cucumbers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 pound wide rice noodles
- 8 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 small cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, torn
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl of ice water, drain again, then pat dry. Transfer noodles to another large bowl and add chicken, cucumbers, basil, cilantro, and mint.
- Whisk fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Season with hot chili paste. Add fish sauce mixture to noodle salad and stir to combine. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Basil.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get Your Personal Guide - $9Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment