Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Elaine Johnson If gluten-free guests are on your invite list, make this mellow dunking salsa with a flour-free brand of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, such as La Costeña.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds Roma tomatoes
1 medium onion, cut crosswise into 4 slices
1 large jalapeño chile
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, toasted*
1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce

Instructions

Preheat broiler with a rack set about 4 in. from heat. Set tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning as needed, until blackened, 15 to 25 minutes; as done, transfer to a bowl and let cool.
Peel, stem, and seed chile. In a food processor, pulse vegetables (including blackened parts from tomatoes and onion) and their juices until chopped. Add remaining salsa ingredients and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
Cut chicken into 1- to 1 1/2-in. chunks. In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp. oil, the cumin, salt, chopped cilantro, and chicken.
Heat a 12-in. frying pan (not nonstick) over high heat. Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil; swirl to coat. Cook chicken, stirring and turning once, until lightly browned but still moist, 5 minutes.
Stir cilantro leaves into chicken; transfer with a slotted spoon to a platter. Serve with salsa and skewers.
*Toast over medium heat until fragrant, 3 minutes.
Make ahead: Through step 4, up to 1 day, salsa and chicken chilled separately. Microwave salsa until room temperature (about 3 minutes) and chicken, stirring occasionally, until hot (about 4 minutes).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Bites with Tomato Mint Salsa 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 12 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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