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

Grocery list: Chicken breast, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, whole wheat bread, olive oil, Moroccan spice mix. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of whole wheat bread and high in fiber vegetables.

This Moroccan chicken salad is a great source of lean protein, fiber, and healthy fats, all of which are important for managing PCOS. The whole wheat bread provides complex carbohydrates with a low GI, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The salad greens and vegetables provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, which can help to improve insulin resistance.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

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

Ingredients

1 chicken breast (200g), 1/2 cup of mixed salad greens (50g), 1/4 cup of cherry tomatoes (50g), 1/4 cup of cucumber (50g), 1/4 cup of red onion (25g), 2 slices of whole wheat bread (70g), 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15ml), 1 teaspoon of Moroccan spice mix (5g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. 2. Rub the chicken breast with the Moroccan spice mix, salt, and pepper. 3. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. 4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad by mixing the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. 5. Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes then slice it. 6. Add the chicken to the salad. 7. Drizzle the salad with olive oil. 8. Serve the salad with whole wheat bread on the side.