Perfectly Crisp Baked Chicken Wings - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Chicken Wings, drumsticks and wings (~20 wings)
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tbsp. Salt
Instructions
- Put all of your chicken wings into a plastic bag and mix together the baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour all of the baking powder mixture into the bag with the chicken wings. Shake the bag very well to make sure all of the wings are coated in the mixture.
- Place all chicken wings on a wire rack and set in the fridge overnight. This helps dry them out and breaks down the peptide bonds in the proteins of the chicken (allowing for more crisp).
- When you’re ready the next day, position a rack in the top middle position and pre-heat your oven to 450F. Once the oven is heated, place the chicken wings in and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and flip the chicken wings. Bake again for 15 minutes or until very crisp.
- Toss with your favorite wing sauce – butter and cilantro, butter and hot sauce (buffalo sauce), or make something fancier (like garlic parmesan sauce).
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Perfectly Crisp Baked Chicken Wings contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Perfectly Crisp Baked Chicken Wings can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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