Fennel and Clementine Salad with Chicken, Almonds, and Feta Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Fennel and Clementine Salad with Chicken, Almonds, and Feta Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Darcy Lenz Fennel's licorice-y sweetness is a great match for juicy citrus and salty feta. But if it's not your favorite, swap the fennel out in favor of thinly sliced red onion.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
1 (4-ounce) package watercress
8 ounces shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
2 clementines, peeled and segmented
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine oil, vinegar, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and garlic in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine parsley, fennel, and watercress in a large bowl. Drizzle watercress mixture with 2 tablespoons dressing; toss to combine. Arrange watercress mixture on a large serving platter.
Arrange chicken and clementines over watercress mixture. Sprinkle with almonds, fronds, and feta cheese. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Honey.

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

Is Fennel and Clementine Salad with Chicken, Almonds, and Feta Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Fennel and Clementine Salad with Chicken, Almonds, and Feta Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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