Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe
Servings: 7
Lunch

This Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
  • 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons diced sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons diced green pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170 °. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss.
  4. Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe 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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