This Soba Salad with Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the noodles according to package directions, adding the edamame during the last minute of cooking. Drain, run under cold water to cool, then transfer back to pot.
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Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with a thin slicing disk, thinly slice the cabbage and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the chicken and 1 tablespoon scallions.
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Wipe out the food processor and put in the standard blade. Add the carrots, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and sugar and pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add the canola oil until fully incorporated.
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Toss the noodles with 1/4 cup of the dressing, then fold in the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons scallions. Serve with the remaining dressing and sesame seeds, if desired.
Why this Soba Salad with Chicken works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Soba Salad with Chicken that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Soba Salad with Chicken 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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