Lunch: PCOS Brazilian Recipes: Lunch - Brazilian Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread

Grocery list: Chicken breasts, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, olive oil, lime, whole wheat bread, cilantro. This recipe uses low GI ingredients like chicken and whole wheat bread to help manage blood sugar levels.

This Brazilian Chicken Salad with Whole Wheat Bread is a nutritious, PCOS-friendly lunch option. It's high in protein and fiber, which can help manage blood sugar levels and promote satiety. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, while the whole wheat bread is a good source of complex carbohydrates with a low glycemic index. The variety of vegetables adds vitamins and minerals essential for overall health and PCOS management. Enjoy this easy-to-make, delicious meal and feel empowered knowing you're taking control of your health.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

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Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450g), 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes (about 75g), 1/4 cup of diced onions (about 40g), 1/4 cup of diced green bell peppers (about 40g), 2 tablespoons of olive oil (30ml), 1 tablespoon of lime juice (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste, 4 slices of whole wheat bread (about 120g), 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro (about 15g)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 3. Cook the chicken breasts for about 7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. 4. Let the chicken cool, then shred it using two forks. 5. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers. 6. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and lime juice over the salad, then mix well. 7. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. 8. Serve the salad on slices of whole wheat bread, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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