Chicken Parm Stacks - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken Parm Stacks is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Chicken Parmesan goes healthy with grilled, rather than breaded chicken, and fresh veggies. Whole wheat bread crumbs add crunch with fewer calories.

Ingredients

1 slice whole wheat bread
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. olive oil
1/4 c. packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 clove garlic
Pepper
1 lb. chicken-breast cutlets
1 lb. yellow squash
1 lb. ripe tomatoes
1 oz. Parmesan cheese
basil leaves

Instructions

Arrange oven rack 6 inches from broiler heat source. Preheat broiler. Line 18" by 12" jelly-roll pan with foil. Preheat large ridged grill pan or prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on medium-high.
Tear bread into large chunks. In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse bread into fine crumbs. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs with 1 teaspoon oil.
To food processor, add parsley, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper, and remaining tablespoon oil. Pulse until very finely chopped.
On large plate, rub half of parsley mixture all over chicken cutlets. Add chicken to hot grill pan or place on hot grill grate; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer or until no longer pink in center.
Meanwhile, arrange squash in single layer in prepared pan. Toss with remaining parsley mixture. Broil 7 to 9 minutes or until squash is tender and browned. Transfer squash to serving platter in single layer. Place chicken on top.
In same pan, arrange tomato slices in single layer. Divide crumb mixture evenly among tomatoes. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Broil 30 seconds or until crumbs are golden brown.
Arrange crumb-topped tomato slices on top of chicken. With vegetable peeler, shave paper-thin slices of Parmesan directly over tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Parm Stacks good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken Parm Stacks recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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