Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Applesauce

This Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Applesauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Enjoy dinner tonight with these crumb coated baked pork chops that are served with a cranberry applesauce - ready in less than hour!

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 cup finely crushed cornbread stuffing mix
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
4 (4 to 5-oz.) boneless pork loin chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 cup purchased chunky or home-style applesauce
1/2 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 ºF. Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In shallow bowl, combine crushed stuffing, seasoned salt and thyme; mix well. In another shallow bowl, combine milk and egg; beat well.
Dip pork chops in egg mixture; coat well with crumb mixture. Place in sprayed pan.
Bake at 425 ºF. for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in center.
In small bowl, combine applesauce and cranberry sauce; mix well. Serve cranberry applesauce with pork chops.

Why this Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Applesauce works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Applesauce that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Applesauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Oven-Fried Pork Chops with Cranberry Applesauce 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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