PCOS Low GI Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Moroccan Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This PCOS Low GI Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Moroccan Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 30g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Moroccan spice blend
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and Moroccan spice blend.
- Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- While chicken is grilling, bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice grilled chicken and serve over quinoa salad.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Low GI Moroccan Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Moroccan Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 30g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 450 calories, 30g protein (27%), 30g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 5g 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 450 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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