Low-Carb Artichoke Chicken Wraps - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup coconut flour, sifted
- cooking spray
- Wrap Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast meat
- 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 cups chopped baby spinach
- 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Whisk the egg, egg white, and milk until well combined and slightly frothy. Sift the coconut flour into the mixture and whisk again until well combined. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- While the wrap batter is resting, toss together the chicken, artichoke hearts, red onion, baby spinach, and Italian dressing. Keep the filling refrigerated until needed.
- Add the cooking spray to a 10-inch nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Let the pan heat until a drop of water sizzles in the bottom of the pan.
- Re-whisk the wrap batter and then pour 1/4 cup of the wrap batter to thinly coat the bottom of the pan (add a little more if needed to coat the bottom of the pan). Let the wrap cook until the edges begin to brown. Using a spatula, flip the wrap and continue to cook for another minute. Slide the wrap on to a plate and continue this process to make 6 “wraps” or crepes. Let the wraps cool.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among each wrap (about ½ cup of filling per wrap) and roll.
- Choices: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 3 Lean Protein
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Low-Carb Artichoke Chicken Wraps contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Low-Carb Artichoke Chicken Wraps can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Spinach.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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