Lunch: PCOS Low GI Thai Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Thai Chicken Salad

This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken breasts, cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime, ginger, and garlic. The Glycemic Index (GI) for the main ingredients is low, making it suitable for a PCOS diet.

This Low GI Thai Chicken Salad is a perfect lunch option for those with PCOS. It's packed with lean protein from the chicken and a variety of vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals. The low GI of the ingredients helps to maintain blood sugar levels, which is crucial in managing PCOS. The dressing is made with sesame oil, which is a good source of monounsaturated fats, beneficial for heart health.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

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Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, 1 cup of shredded cabbage, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 cup of shredded carrots, 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, 1 clove of garlic

Instructions

1. Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice into thin strips. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, ginger, and garlic to create the dressing. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. 5. Top the salad with the sliced chicken and serve.

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