Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad

This Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Curtis Stone I had never had a Chinese chicken salad until I came to the States. I'm just going to say it out loud — I love it. The secret to this dish is the dressing: sweet hoisin, spicy Sriracha, salty soy, rich sesame oil, with the fresh fl

Ingredients

Servings 4

1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. hoisin sauce
1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. Sriracha sauce
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 bonless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. minced scallions

Instructions

To make marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, ginger, canola oil, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, and salt to blend. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the mixture to a baking dish, then add chicken and turn to coat it. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, or up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
To make dressing: Whisk vinegar and scallions into remaining marinade. Set aside.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, add to grill pan, and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until chicken shows no sign of pink when pierced in thickest part with tip of a small sharp knife. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool for 15 minutes.
Cut chicken crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Assembly: In a large bowl,toss chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro with enough dressing to coat lightly.
Mound salad in center of four plates. Rewhisk dressing and drizzle a little over and a round salad. Sprinkle almonds and sesame seeds over and serve.

Why this Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad 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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