PCOS Low GI Peruvian Recipes: Lunch - Low GI Peruvian Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, Juice of 1 lime, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it cool, then slice it into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced chicken, red onion, bell peppers, quinoa, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa, Avocado.
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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