PCOS Kebab Recipes - Greek-Style Chicken Souvlaki Skewers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Kebab Recipes - Greek-Style Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
Prep: 40 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Kebab Recipes - Greek-Style Chicken Souvlaki Skewers is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 30g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (5g), 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, garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, cucumber, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat pita bread. The Glycemic Index (GI) for the main carbohydrate source, the whole wheat pita bread, is low, which is beneficial for managing PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (500g)
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 200g Greek yogurt
  • 2 whole wheat pita breads, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into cubes.
  2. In a bowl, mix the juice of the lemon, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and salt and pepper.
  3. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  5. Grill the skewers for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. While the chicken is grilling, mix the Greek yogurt and diced cucumber to make a tzatziki sauce.
  7. Serve the skewers with the tzatziki sauce and whole wheat pita bread.
This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in protein and low in carbs, with a low Glycemic Index (GI) which is beneficial for managing PCOS. The chicken provides a good source of lean protein, while the Greek yogurt adds a dose of calcium and probiotics. The whole wheat pita bread is a good source of fiber and has a low GI. The olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats. This meal is not only delicious but also helps to manage PCOS symptoms, providing a sense of control and optimism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Kebab Recipes - Greek-Style Chicken Souvlaki Skewers 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 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 40 minutes and cook time is 10 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 5g 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 Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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