Baked Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken cutlets
- 1 1/2 c. panko crumbs
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 c. whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 6 c. mixed greens
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cut chicken cutlets into 1 1/2" strips. In a shallow dish, combine panko, lemon zest, and thyme; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken strips one by one in eggs, then in bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to make sure crumbs adhere. Transfer strips on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Increase heat to broil, then cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and honey. In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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