Meal Prep Greek Chicken Bowls - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Meal Prep Greek Chicken Bowls
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Lunch

This Meal Prep Greek Chicken Bowls is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 30g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
30g Protein
30g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: Chicken breasts, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. The quinoa in this recipe has a low GI, making it a great choice for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450g)
  • 1 cup quinoa (170g)
  • 2 cups water (500ml)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150g)
  • 1 cucumber (200g)
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives (90g)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (75g)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (60ml)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1g), Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked and cooled, slice it and add it to the bowls.
  6. Divide the mixture between two containers for meal prep.
This Meal Prep Greek Chicken Bowl is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for PCOS. The quinoa is a low GI food that helps to regulate blood sugar levels, while the chicken provides lean protein. The fresh veggies and feta add a variety of textures and flavors, while the olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats. This meal is a great way to feel empowered and in control of your PCOS through nutrition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Meal Prep Greek Chicken Bowls recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 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 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 30g protein (27%), 30g carbs, 20g 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 Lunch. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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