Creamy Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Creamy Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Poaching the chicken keeps it moist and succulent, so you'll need less dressing to bind the salad.

Ingredients

2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 c. light mayonnaise
1/2 c. plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. sweetened dried cranberries
7 tbsp. coarsely chopped smoked almonds
6 c. mixed salad greens

Instructions

Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full of water; bring to a boil.
Wrap each chicken breast half completely and tightly in heavy-duty plastic wrap. Add the chicken to boiling water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees F. Remove from pan, and let stand for 5 minutes. Unwrap chicken and shred; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until cold.
Combine mayonnaise and the next 7 ingredients (through black pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until combined. Add chicken, 1/3 cup celery, cranberries, and almonds; toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over salad greens.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Cranberries, 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 Creamy Chicken Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Creamy 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 6 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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