Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
- 1 tbsp. powdered milk
- 1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 c. peanut oil, for frying
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Pickles, for serving
- Butter, for bread
- 2 Hamburger buns
Instructions
- In shallow baking dish, whisk egg, milk, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and water together. In another baking dish, whisk both flours, powdered milk, confectioners' sugar, baking soda, dry mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat about two inches of peanut oil to 325 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed pot or cast iron skillet. While oil heats, slice pickle, and set aside.
- Working in batches, dip chicken in the egg mixture, turning to coat, then dredge in flour mixture and shake off any excess. Fry the chicken in hot oil, using a candy thermometer to monitor oil temperature, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread the cut side of the buns with some butter, and lightly toast in the skillet, buttered-side down. To assemble sandwiches, spread grilled buns with more butter, dip 2 pickle slices in jarred pickle juice to moisten and place on the bottom bun. Top with a piece of fried chicken and the bun top.
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
Yes, this Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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