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PCOS Lebanese Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Lebanese Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Lebanese Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Lebanese Chicken Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 16 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Lebanese Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Lebanese Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 31 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
10g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: Chicken breasts, olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, mixed salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, lemon. Low GI ingredients: Chicken, olive oil, vegetables, herbs.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (about 4 oz or 113g)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped, Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or broiler. Rub chicken with olive oil and season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Grill or broil until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and mint. Add chicken strips.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
This PCOS-friendly Lebanese Chicken Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS. The chicken provides high-quality protein and essential B vitamins, while the salad greens and herbs offer fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The olive oil dressing provides healthy fats, which are crucial for hormone balance. The low GI ingredients help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is important for managing PCOS symptoms. This recipe is a great choice for a fast, easy, and personalized meal plan that offers emotional benefits such as empowerment, relief, and control.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Lebanese Paleo Recipes: Lunch - Paleo Lebanese 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 31 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 16 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 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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