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PCOS Vegan Brazilian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Brazilian Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vegan Brazilian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Brazilian Chicken Salad
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Vegan Brazilian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Brazilian Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 20g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
20g Protein
40g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: Vegan chicken strips, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. The Glycemic Index (GI) for the main ingredients is low, which is beneficial for managing PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of vegan chicken strips (US)
  • 250 grams (Metric)
  • 2 cups of mixed salad greens (US)
  • 500 grams (Metric)
  • 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes (US)
  • 75 grams (Metric)
  • 1/4 cup of sliced cucumber (US)
  • 60 grams (Metric)
  • 1/4 cup of sliced red onions (US)
  • 40 grams (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil (US)
  • 15 ml (Metric)
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (US)
  • 15 ml (Metric), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegan chicken strips according to the package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onions.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Top the salad with the cooked vegan chicken strips.
  6. Serve immediately.
This PCOS-friendly Vegan Brazilian Chicken Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS. The low GI ingredients help maintain blood sugar levels. The salad is high in fiber, which aids digestion and keeps you feeling full. The vegan chicken strips provide protein, essential for muscle growth and repair. The olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated fats, which can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels. This recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a nutritious, PCOS-friendly meal.

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 Vegan Brazilian Recipes: Lunch - Vegan Brazilian Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 20g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 20g protein (23%), 40g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 7g 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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