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PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Chicken Salad
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
10g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: chicken breasts, avocado, cherry tomatoes, black olives, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, sour cream, olive oil, salt, pepper. This recipe has a low GI due to the high fiber content from the vegetables and the healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (500g)
  • 1 avocado (200g)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (75g)
  • 1/4 cup black olives (30g)
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (28g)
  • 2 cups lettuce (94g)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (115g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (14g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Let the chicken cool, then shred it.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Top with sour cream and serve over lettuce.
This Mexican chicken salad recipe is a PCOS-friendly meal that's quick and easy to prepare. It's packed with protein from the chicken and healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil, which can help manage insulin levels and support hormonal balance. The high fiber content from the vegetables can aid digestion and keep you feeling full longer, helping with weight management. This recipe also provides a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron, which are essential for overall health and wellness in individuals with PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Avocado.

Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does avocado benefit those managing PCOS symptoms? Healthy Fats Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to improve heart health and reduce inflammation. These healthy fats help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing insulin re...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Mexican Keto Recipes: Lunch - Mexican Chicken Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 30g 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 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 10g carbs, 20g 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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