PCOS Low GI Vietnamese Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Vietnamese Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 1 cucumber (julienned)
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 red chili (sliced)
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, mint, cilantro, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and chili.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Carrot, Basil.
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in carrots helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Additionally, the antioxidants in carrots can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflamma...
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