Chicken and Raspberry Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken and Raspberry Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This satisfying, healthful salad features grilled avocado, a buttery counterpart to fresh berries and grilled chicken

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream
1 tbsp. pure honey
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Pepper
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 avocado
1 pt. raspberries
6 oz. mixed greens
1/4 c. sliced toasted almonds

Instructions

Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium.
In bowl, whisk lemon juice, sour cream, honey, Dijon, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in poppy seeds. Cover; refrigerate up to 1 day.
With meat mallet, pound chicken to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Rub 1 teaspoon oil over chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Rub cut sides of avocado with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Place chicken and avocado on grill. Cook chicken 8 to 10 minutes or just until no longer pink, turning once. Grill avocado 3 to 5 minutes or until grill marks appear, turning once. Let both rest 5 minutes. Discard avocado peel; slice. Slice chicken.
In bowl, toss raspberries with 1 tablespoon dressing. In large bowl, toss greens with remaining dressing; divide among plates. Top with raspberries, chicken, avocado, and almonds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Lemon, Honey.

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a weal...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken and Raspberry Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Raspberry 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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