Stabilizing Greek Chicken Bowl - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Stabilizing Greek Chicken Bowl is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 550 calories, 50g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb/450g)
- 1 cup of quinoa (170g)
- 2 cups of water (480ml)
- 1 cup of chopped cucumber (150g)
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (150g)
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese (75g)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil (60ml), Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp of dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- While quinoa is cooking, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center (about 7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sliced chicken, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Pour over chicken and quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Quinoa.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Stabilizing Greek Chicken Bowl recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 550 calories per serving with 50g 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 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 550 calories, 50g protein (36%), 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 Dinner. At 550 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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