Grilled Chicken and Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Chicken and Greens is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Lighten up with seasonal watercress and asparagus, served with easy flash-grilled chicken breasts. The greens deliver disease-fighting antioxidants and fiber — and almost no calories.

Ingredients

1 c. fresh mint leaves
1 lemon
2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. chicken-breast halves
1 lb. asparagus
1 lb. radishes
2 package watercress

Instructions

Preheat large ridged grill pan or outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
Finely chop half of mint. From lemon, finely grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice. In 9-inch pie plate, combine chopped mint, lemon peel, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, half of garlic, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken and rub with mint mixture to evenly coat.
On jelly-roll pan, toss asparagus with 1 teaspoon oil, pinch each salt and freshly ground black pepper, and remaining garlic. Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until charred in spots, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss radishes, watercress, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper, and remaining mint. Divide among 4 plates.
Place hot asparagus on top of greens. Place chicken on grill. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until meat just loses its pink color. Divide hot chicken among plates with greens.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Asparagus.

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. Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many wome...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Chicken and Greens good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Chicken and Greens 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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