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PCOS Vietnamese Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Vietnamese Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vietnamese Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Vietnamese Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Vietnamese Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
10g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: Chicken breasts, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, mint, cilantro, sesame seeds, fish sauce, lime, erythritol, red pepper flakes. This salad has a low GI due to the high fiber content from the vegetables and the use of erythritol as a sweetener.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (200g)
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage (100g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (50g)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint (6g)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (6g)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (9g), For the dressing: 2 tablespoons fish sauce (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon erythritol (12g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1g)

Instructions

  1. Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred them.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, mint, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, erythritol, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
This Vietnamese chicken salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The high protein content from the chicken helps to keep you satiated, while the healthy fats from the sesame seeds aid in hormone regulation. The vegetables provide a good source of fiber, which is important for digestive health and blood sugar control. The dressing, made with fish sauce and lime juice, adds a tangy flavor without adding any sugar. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a fast lunch or meal prep.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vietnamese Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Vietnamese Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 10g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

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.

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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