Southwestern Chicken Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Southwestern Chicken Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 cup Water
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
16 ounces, weight Quinoa
1/2 Jalapeno, Thinly Sliced
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Cut In Half
1 Bell Pepper, Diced
3 Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
1 Avocado, Peeled And Chopped
2 cups Shredded, Cooked Chicken Breast

Instructions

In a medium pot over medium heat, bring water, chicken broth and salt to a simmer. Pour in quinoa and whisk together. Bring quinoa to a simmer and then put a lid on the pot, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Turn heat off and let quinoa sit in the pot with the lid on for another 15 minutes.
Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and stir gently to release some of the steam.
For the cilantro jalapeno sauce, combine all of the ingredients in the jar of a blender and puree until smooth. Season to taste with kosher salt.
Add the sauce to the quinoa and fold the sauce in, stirring until the quinoa is well coated. Add the chopped vegetables, avocado, and chicken to the quinoa. Combine well and season to taste with kosher salt.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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 Southwestern Chicken Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Southwestern Chicken Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce 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 8 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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