Asian Chicken Salad with Wasabi Dressing - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 1/4 c. rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tbsp. wasabi powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. water
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 head Boston lettuce
- 1 large Asian pear
- 1/2 seedless cucumber
- 2 scallions
- 1 c. mung bean sprouts
- 1/2 c. roasted wasabi peas
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cover the chicken breasts with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook over moderately low heat until the chicken is white throughout, about 12 minutes. Transfer the poached chicken breasts to a plate and let stand until cooled slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the rice vinegar, wasabi powder, Asian sesame oil, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large serving bowl, toss the lettuce with the Asian pear slices, cucumber, scallions, bean sprouts, and 2/3 cup of the wasabi dressing. Slice the chicken breasts crosswise 1/4 inch thick and lay the slices on top of the salad. Spoon the remaining wasabi dressing over the chicken breasts, sprinkle with the chopped wasabi peas, and serve at once.
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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