Thai Chicken Larb Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 32 oz ground chicken
- 1 tbsp lemongrass
- 4 tbsps vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 tbsps fish sauce
- 4 leaves outer lettuce leaves
- 1 slice, thin red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 3 dried red chilies
- 1/4 cup ground toasted rice
Instructions
- To make toasted rice, place rice in a dry hot wok; swirl until golden brown, allow to cool, then grind in a mortar and pestle or spice mill.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in wok and add the chicken; stir-fry until cooked through.
- Drain chicken and place in mixing bowl, adding lemongrass, green onion, red onion, fish sauce, lime juice, chiles, and ground rice; mix well and set aside.
- On a bed of lettuce leaves, arrange chicken mixture and garnish with mint and cilantro.
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 Thai Chicken Larb Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- 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). 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 Thai Chicken Larb Salad 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: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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