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

PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Moroccan Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Moroccan Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
40g Carbs
10g Fat
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.

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.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Moroccan Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread 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 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 40g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 6g 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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