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PCOS Italian Recipes: Lunch - Italian Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Italian Recipes: Lunch - Italian Chicken Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Italian Recipes: Lunch - Italian Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
20g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken breasts, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The Glycemic Index (GI) for this recipe is low, making it perfect for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (about 500g)
  • 2 cups of mixed salad greens (about 60g)
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (about 150g)
  • 1/2 cup of olives (about 60g)
  • 1/2 cup of cucumber slices (about 60g)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil (about 30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (about 15ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, olives, and cucumber slices.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool and then slice it.
  4. Add the chicken to the salad.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This Italian Chicken Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The chicken provides a good source of protein, while the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber offer a variety of vitamins and minerals. The olive oil and olives provide healthy fats, which are important for hormone regulation in PCOS. The low GI of this recipe helps to prevent spikes in blood sugar levels, which can exacerbate PCOS symptoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Italian Recipes: Lunch - Italian 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 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 20g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 4g 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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