PCOS Japanese Recipes: Lunch - Japanese Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
350
Calories
28g
Protein
30g
Carbs
12g
Fat
This PCOS-friendly lunch recipe includes a grocery list of chicken breasts, olive oil, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, whole wheat bread, and sesame seeds. The Glycemic Index (GI) for whole wheat bread is 51, which is considered low.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 slices of whole wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink in the center.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, carrots, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve the salad with whole wheat bread and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
This PCOS-friendly Japanese chicken salad with whole wheat bread is a balanced meal that provides essential nutrients for managing PCOS. The protein from the chicken helps to keep you feeling full, while the whole wheat bread, a low GI food, helps to regulate blood sugar levels. The salad is rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and helps to control blood sugar. The dressing, made with olive oil, is a good source of monounsaturated fats, which can help to improve insulin resistance. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weekday lunch.
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