Saucy Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Saucy Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 178 calories, 20.06g protein, and 7.07g carbs per serving. Ready in 11 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 can chicken
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tbsp mayonaisse, light
- 1 oz cheese, fat free
Instructions
- Open can of chicken, drain as much as possible.
- Chop chicken up with fork or spoon, then take a paper towel and press it on to the chicken to get as much of the liquid out as possible.
- Mix in the mayonaisse (use very little, just enough to hold the chicken together). Stir well.
- Mix in as much or as little salsa as you would like.
- Top with cheese, like cheddar or American.
- Try and be creative, add other salad ingredients.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Saucy Chicken Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Saucy Chicken Salad can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Saucy Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 178 calories per serving with 20.06g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 11 minutes total. Prep time is 11 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 178 calories, 20.06g protein (45%), 7.07g carbs, 7.76g fat. Plus 1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 178 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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