Grilled Italian Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Italian Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 envelope (0.7 ounce) Italian dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens
- 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (2/3 cup)
Instructions
- In medium bowl, mix vinegars and water. Stir in dressing mix. Stir in oil. Divide dressing mixture in half.
- Place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag. Pour half of the dressing mixture over chicken; turn chicken to coat. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing mixture.
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 °F). Discard any remaining marinade.
- Cut chicken into slices. Serve chicken on salad greens with remaining dressing mixture. Top with tomatoes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
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 preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Italian Chicken Salad 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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