Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

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This Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lynn M. Peterson, Bishop, CA Coated with a simple basil mayo, the chicken in this open-face sandwich would also be good chopped and tossed into a salad or served alongside rice and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Leaves from 1 large bunch basil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 boned, skinned chicken breast halves, halved
4 wide slices ciabatta bread
1 heirloom tomato, cut into 4 slices

Instructions

Heat grill to high (450 ° to 550 °). Reserve 4 basil leaves. Whirl mayonnaise, remaining basil, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
Sandwich chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a mallet until 1/4 in. thick.
Grill chicken, basting each side with some of mayo mixture and turning as needed, until cooked through and well browned, about 8 minutes.
Brush one side of bread with a little mayo mixture; grill bread on both sides.
Lay chicken on mayo side of bread. Top each sandwich with a tomato slice and a basil leaf and serve the remaining mayo on the side.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich without extra mayo.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Basil Chicken Sandwiches Recipe | MyRecipes 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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