Asian Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Asian Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough Use a rotisserie chicken to make dinner prep a breeze in this delicious, Asian-inspired main-dish chicken salad.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 (5-ounce) package Japanese curly noodles (chucka soba), crumbled
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Chinese mustard
1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic
4 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
2 cups coarsely chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
1/2 cup torn fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup jarred fresh orange sections, drained

Instructions

Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds; sauté 1 minute. Add noodles; sauté 3 minutes or until almonds and noodles are toasted. Set aside.
Combine soy sauce and next 6 ingredients (through chile paste) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add cabbages, chicken, and cilantro; toss gently to coat. Top with oranges and almond mixture.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asian Chicken Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Asian 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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