Barbecue Cashew-Chicken Pizza with French-Fried Onions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Barbecue Cashew-Chicken Pizza with French-Fried Onions is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A simple sauce complements the chicken and crunchy topping.

Ingredients

1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated classic pizza crust
1/4 cup whiskey-flavored or regular barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon concord grape jelly
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Maui or Walla Walla)
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/3 cup cashew halves and pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese blend or Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
3/4 cup French-fried onions (from 2.8-oz can)
8 fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 °F. Spray 13x9-inch pan or 12-inch pizza pan with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pizza crust dough on pan; press dough to edges of pan. Bake 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix barbecue sauce, jelly, pepper and chopped onion. Spread evenly over partially baked crust. Top with chicken, cashews, chopped cilantro and cheese.
Bake 8 to 13 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown.
Sprinkle French-fried onions over pizza. Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until onions are golden. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbecue Cashew-Chicken Pizza with French-Fried Onions good for PCOS?

Yes, this Barbecue Cashew-Chicken Pizza with French-Fried Onions 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 8 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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