Grilled Chicken and Pea Shoot Charmoula Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Grilled Chicken and Pea Shoot Charmoula Sandwiches is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Before grilling, marinate chicken tenders in a paste made with cilantro, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice then serve on ciabatta bread topped with garden fresh carrot and tender pea shoots.

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast halves
4 or 5 ciabatta or francese sandwich rolls (12 oz. total), split
1 carrot, cut into long shreds, preferably with a mandoline
1 qt. lightly packed tender pea shoots*, separated into 4- to 5-in. pieces
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

Stir together oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, garlic, and cilantro in a medium bowl to make charmoula. Transfer 6 tbsp. to a small bowl.
Pull off tenders (the long, small, tenderloin muscles) from chicken. Add chicken (including tenders) to charmoula in medium bowl and turn to coat. Chill chicken and extra charmoula, covered, about 1 hour and up to 1 day, turning chicken once.
Heat grill to high (450 ° to 550 °). Grill chicken, covered, turning once, until cooked through, 4 to 10 minutes; discard marinade. Transfer chicken to a board, let rest briefly, then slice diagonally. Grill rolls, cut sides down, until toasted, 1 minute.
Spoon 2 tbsp. reserved charmoula into a clean medium bowl, add carrot and pea shoots, and toss gently. Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp. more charmoula into a small dish and set aside. Whisk mayonnaise into charmoula remaining in the small bowl and spread over cut sides of the rolls.
Fill rolls with pea shoot salad and arrange chicken on top. Spoon about 1 tsp. reserved charmoula (from small dish) over chicken on each sandwich.
*Find at farmers' markets or Asian markets.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grilled Chicken and Pea Shoot Charmoula Sandwiches good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grilled Chicken and Pea Shoot Charmoula Sandwiches 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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