Lunch: PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Lunch - Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread

Grocery list: chicken breasts, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, whole wheat bread, fish sauce, lime, sugar, crushed red pepper, fresh mint. The salad has a low GI due to the high fiber content from the vegetables and whole wheat bread.

This PCOS-friendly Vietnamese chicken salad is packed with lean protein and fiber, which can help manage insulin levels and support weight loss. The whole wheat bread has a low GI, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The salad is also rich in vitamins A and C, which are important for immune function and skin health.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

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Health benefits of PCOS Vietnamese Recipes: Lunch - Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, 2 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cucumber (sliced), 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 2 whole wheat bread slices, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Instructions

1. Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked. 2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and crushed red pepper. 4. Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the salad. 5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. 6. Sprinkle with fresh mint. 7. Serve with whole wheat bread.