Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Bird is the word! Keep the deep fryer in storage and still get tender, crispy chicken with this easy, family friendly recipe.

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs or combination
1 cup buttermilk
3 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Instructions

In large bowl, place chicken and buttermilk; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 8 hours.
Heat oven to 450 °F. Place ovenproof rack on top of rimmed cookie sheet; spray both with cooking spray. Set aside. Place egg whites and bread crumbs in two separate shallow dishes or pie plates. Transfer chicken to large plate, letting buttermilk drip back into bowl. Discard buttermilk.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub Cajun seasoning on both sides of chicken.
Dip chicken into egg whites, letting excess drip back into dish. Coat chicken in bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Lightly spray both sides of chicken pieces with cooking spray; place on rack.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until lightly browned and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165 °F). If desired, broil 6 inches from heating element 30 seconds to 1 minute to thoroughly brown and crisp the crust.

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 Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken 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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