Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 14g protein, and 19g carbs per serving. Ready in 142 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Marinade
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fajitas
- 2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
- 1 large onion, sliced into strips
- 1 ¼ pounds chicken breast tenderloins
- 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or low-carb tortillas)
- 10 tablespoons salsa
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken breast tenderloins and marinate in the refrigerator for 20-60 minutes.
- Preheat a grill to medium heat. Place the onions and green peppers in a grill basket. Grill the vegetables in the basket, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes until slightly charred.
- Add the chicken directly to the grill and cook 10-12 minutes, until done, turning once.
- Divide the chicken, green peppers and onions evenly among 10 tortillas. Top each fajita with 1 tablespoon salsa.
- Dietitian Tip: If you don’t have a grilling basket, you can purchase one at your local superstore for a low price. It’s worth the purchase because it makes grilling vegetables a simple task!
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free with corn tortillas.
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 Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas 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, Honey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Grilled Lime Chicken Fajitas recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 142 minutes total. Prep time is 50 minutes and cook time is 92 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 14g protein (37%), 19g carbs, 2g fat. Plus 3g 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 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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 10 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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