Grilled Chicken Salad with Cherry-Balsamic Vinaigrette - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Chicken Salad with Cherry-Balsamic Vinaigrette is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Judy Kim Ditch the bottled balsamic—you'll want to drizzle this fruity, homemade version on everything.

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breast, pounded thin
extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 c. cherries, pitted and halved
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 head green leaf lettuce
1 c. shredded radicchio
2 scallions, chopped
1 c. Sliced Cucumbers
1/2 c. chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat
Rinse and dry chicken with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 2 minutes on each side. (Internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.) Transfer to plate to rest and slice on diagonal.
In a medium jar add 1 cup cherries, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shake well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Toss together green leaf lettuce, radicchio, scallions, cucumbers, and remaining cherries. Shake dressing well and drizzle over salad. Top with grilled chicken. Garnish with parsley.

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

Is Grilled Chicken Salad with Cherry-Balsamic Vinaigrette good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Chicken Salad with Cherry-Balsamic Vinaigrette 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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