PCOS Friendly Lettuce Cups - Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 20 min

Servings: 2

Dinner

This PCOS Friendly Lettuce Cups - Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 28g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

28g Protein

12g Carbs

15g Fat

This recipe includes lean protein from chicken, low GI vegetables like lettuce, celery, and carrots, and healthy fats from blue cheese and ranch dressing. Grocery list: chicken breast, buffalo sauce, romaine lettuce, celery, carrots, ranch dressing, blue cheese.

Ingredients

1 pound (450g) chicken breast
1/2 cup (120ml) buffalo sauce
1 head of romaine lettuce
1/2 cup (75g) diced celery
1/2 cup (75g) diced carrots
1/4 cup (60ml) ranch dressing
1/4 cup (30g) crumbled blue cheese

Instructions

Cook the chicken breast until no longer pink in the middle.
Shred the chicken and mix with buffalo sauce.
Wash and separate the lettuce leaves.
Fill each lettuce leaf with the buffalo chicken, diced celery, and carrots.
Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese.

This PCOS-friendly recipe is rich in lean protein from chicken, which helps to regulate insulin levels and manage weight. The low-carb vegetables provide essential vitamins and fiber, while the healthy fats from blue cheese and ranch dressing aid in hormone regulation. The buffalo sauce adds a spicy kick, making this a flavorful and satisfying meal that's easy to prepare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Friendly Lettuce Cups - Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Friendly Lettuce Cups - Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 28g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Friendly Lettuce Cups - Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Cups?

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 28g protein (32%), 12g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

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.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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