This PCOS Moroccan Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Moroccan Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 35g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
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Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
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In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
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Drizzle the salad with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice.
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Add the sliced chicken to the salad and toss everything together.
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Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for later.
Why this PCOS Moroccan Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Moroccan Chicken Salad works for PCOS
With 35g of protein per serving (about 31% of calories), this PCOS Moroccan Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Moroccan Chicken Salad sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
At 10g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Moroccan Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Moroccan Chicken Salad is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Fat makes up about 60% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this PCOS Moroccan Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Moroccan Chicken Salad that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Moroccan Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Moroccan Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 450 calories, 35g protein (31%), 10g carbs, 30g fat. Plus 3g 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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