Brussels Sprout Salad with Chicken and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Brussels Sprout Salad with Chicken and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 c. Brussel sprouts, trimmed and sliced
- 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 c. croutons
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 6 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Add garlic and shallots to skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in vinegar and mustard and season generously with salt and pepper. (If there isn't enough bacon drippings to create a dressing, whisk in 1 tablespoon olive oil.) Keep warm.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let chicken rest covered in foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, parsley, and croutons with warm dressing. Serve with chicken and top with additional dressing and bacon.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Apple Cider Vinegar.
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 Brussels Sprout Salad with Chicken and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette 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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