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Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad
Prep: 40 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
30g Protein
20g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of chicken breasts, lemon, fresh ginger, mixed salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil. The Glycemic Index (GI) for these ingredients is low, making it suitable for those with PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (500g)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens (60g)
  • 1/2 cucumber (150g)
  • 10 cherry tomatoes (150g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Grate the ginger and squeeze the lemon.
  2. Marinate the chicken breasts in the lemon juice, ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
  3. Grill the chicken until fully cooked.
  4. Slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Toss the salad greens, cucumber, and tomatoes in a bowl.
  6. Slice the grilled chicken and place on top of the salad.
  7. Drizzle with remaining marinade and serve.
This Lemon-Ginger Chicken Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The chicken provides lean protein, while the lemon and ginger offer anti-inflammatory benefits. The mixed salad greens, cucumber, and tomatoes are low GI foods that help regulate blood sugar levels. This recipe is easy and quick to prepare, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Anti-Inflammatory PCOS Recipe - Lemon-Ginger 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 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 40 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 30g protein (34%), 20g carbs, 15g 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 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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