Grilled Chicken and Basmati Rice Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. white or brown basmati rice
- 1/4 lb. yellow wax beans
- 1/4 lb. sugar snap peas
- 1/2 c. fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes
- 4 ear scallions
- .67 c. chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 large Belgian endives
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. Let stand uncovered, until cooled. Fluff with a fork.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add yellow wax beans and cook 3 minutes; add sugar snap peas and continue to cook 1 minute, until bright green and very crisp-tender. Drain; refresh under cold water. Drain on a paper towel.
- In a large salad bowl, whisk yogurt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until blended. Remove 1/4 cup dressing to a small cup.
- Prepare an outdoor grill or heat a stovetop grill pan over medium heat. Brush chicken with dressing from cup. Grill or broil chicken 7 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through. Remove to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
- Add beans, sugar snap peas, tomatoes, scallions, mint, and endives to dressing in salad bowl; toss. Add rice; toss again. Slice chicken and add to salad.
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...
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get a personalized eating plan for YOUR PCOS type. Know exactly what to eat this week.
No subscription. No commitment.
Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment