PCOS Vegan Japanese Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Japanese Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 15 min

Servings: 2

Lunch

This PCOS Vegan Japanese Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Japanese Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 20g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

20g Protein

30g Carbs

15g Fat

Grocery list: Vegan chicken strips, mixed salad greens, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger. The salad greens and cucumbers have a low GI, making this recipe suitable for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

1 cup of vegan chicken strips (200g)
2 cups of mixed salad greens (150g)
1/2 cup of shredded carrots (60g)
1/2 cup of sliced cucumbers (60g)
2 tablespoons of sesame seeds (20g)
2 tablespoons of soy sauce (30ml)
1 tablespoon of rice vinegar (15ml)
1 tablespoon of sesame oil (15ml)
1 teaspoon of grated ginger (5g)

Instructions

In a pan, heat the vegan chicken strips until browned.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, shredded carrots, and sliced cucumbers.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger to make the dressing.
Add the cooked vegan chicken strips to the salad.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top of the salad before serving.

This PCOS-friendly vegan Japanese chicken salad is a delicious and nutritious lunch option. It's packed with protein from the vegan chicken strips and full of fiber from the salad greens and cucumbers. The soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil dressing adds a tangy and savory flavor. The low GI of the salad greens and cucumbers helps to regulate blood sugar levels, which is beneficial for those with PCOS. The sesame seeds provide a good source of calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are important for hormone balance and overall health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Vegan Japanese Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Japanese Chicken Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Vegan Japanese Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Japanese Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Vegan Japanese Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Japanese Chicken Salad?

This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 20g protein (23%), 30g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 7g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for 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 2 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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