Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cucumbers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cucumbers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cucumbers 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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