Yogurt-BBQ Chicken with Creamy Slaw compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Dannon® Light & Fit® Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint or basil
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Srirachi sauce
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and ground black pepper, as needed
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces shredded cabbage slaw mix (about 6 cups)
Instructions
- In a bowl mix Light & Fit Greek Nonfat Yogurt, mint, scallions, honey, oil, Srirachi and lemon juice and zest along with salt and pepper, as needed. Mix well.
- Place chicken pieces in a separate bowl and add 1/2 cup of the Yogurt mixture and toss chicken pieces until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Add slaw mix to bowl with 1/2 cup Yogurt mixture and toss very well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving.
- To cook, place marinated chicken pieces on a prepared, hot grill and cook 1-2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from grill.
- Mound slaw evenly onto 4 plates, top with chicken pieces and serve with remaining Yogurt sauce.
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 Yogurt-BBQ Chicken with Creamy Slaw compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
- 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 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 Yogurt-BBQ Chicken with Creamy Slaw compliments of Dannon® Light and Fit® Greek Yogurt 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, Lemon, Honey, Basil.
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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