Grilled Chicken Wedge - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Chicken Wedge is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/4 c. diced red onion
- 2 tbsp. minced chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges
- 2 avocados, pit removed and cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over high heat. Rinse and dry chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. When grill or pan is very hot, (almost smoking) place chicken on grill. Cook until internal temperature is 165 degrees F, 5 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 2 to 3 minutes and shred using 2 forks.
- Meanwhile, prepare dressing. In a medium jar add mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red onion, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; shake well. Keep in fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve iceberg wedge with half of avocado, handful of shredded chicken, drizzle of salad dressing and garnish with chives.
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 Chicken Wedge 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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