PCOS Ethiopian Keto Recipes: Lunch - Keto Ethiopian Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
450
Calories
40g
Protein
10g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Grocery list: chicken breasts, olive oil, mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Ethiopian spice blend (Berbere), lemon. This recipe has a low Glycemic Index due to the high protein and fiber content.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (500g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (60g)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (75g)
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber (37g)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (25g)
- 2 tbsp Ethiopian spice blend (Berbere)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (30ml), Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Ethiopian spice blend, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes each side until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Top salad with sliced chicken.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salad before serving.
This PCOS-friendly Ethiopian Chicken Salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The high protein content from the chicken helps in weight management and blood sugar control. The salad greens, tomatoes, and cucumber provide fiber, which aids in digestion and keeps you feeling full longer. The Ethiopian spice blend adds a unique flavor and contains spices like fenugreek, which has been shown to improve insulin resistance. Enjoy this easy-to-make, flavorful lunch that supports your PCOS management.
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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