Chicken Gyro Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken Gyro Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Indulge in a chicken gyro without fully indulging — our homemade salad version boosts the health benefits of this summer favorite with an array of fresh vegetables and cuts down on fat.

Ingredients

1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 clove garlic
2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
.13 tsp. salt
.13 tsp. Black pepper
1 1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 medium yellow or orange peppers
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
4 c. chopped romaine lettuce
3 large tomatoes
1 seedless cucumber
1/3 c. chopped, pitted green olives
1/4 c. red onion
1/2 c. crushed pita chips
1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Prepare grill for covered direct grilling on medium.
From lemon, grate peel and squeeze juice into large bowl. Whisk in oil, garlic, honey, and oregano. Transfer 3 tablespoons dressing to large resealable bag along with chicken and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Marinate, refrigerated, 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, grill peppers 10 minutes or until tender, turning over once. Transfer to cutting board.
Grill chicken 12 to 14 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), turning over once. Transfer to board with peppers; let stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice chicken; chop peppers.
Into bowl with dressing, stir 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, chopped peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and onion. Transfer to serving bowl; top with chicken, pita chips, and feta.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 p...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Gyro Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Gyro Salad 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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