Crispy Chicken Caesar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 c. caesar dressing (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 c. finely grated shredded Parmesan (plus more for serving)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 c. panko
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine the lemon juice caesar dressing in a shallow bowl. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat completely.
- In a separate bowl, combine the parmesan, panko, lemon zest and salt. Dredge the chicken pieces in the panko mixture. Put the chicken on a the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting.
- Meanwhile, add the romaine to a large serving bowl and toss with Caesar dressing. Top salad with sliced chicken and shaved (or shredded) Parmesan. Drizzle with more Caesar dressing, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Romaine Lettuce, Chicken Breast, Lemon.
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood. 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 p...
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