Baked Pork Chops - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk
- 1 large egg white
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsps ground oregano
- 4 tsps paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 0.12 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/8 tsp dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup corn flake crumbs
- 24 oz lean pork chops
- 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Trim fat from pork chops.
- Beat egg white with evaporated skim milk. Place chops in milk mixture and let stand for 5 minutes, turning once.
- Meanwhile, mix cornflake crumbs, bread crumbs, spices, and salt.
- Use nonstick cooking spray on 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
- Remove chops from milk mixture and coat thoroughly with crumb mixture.
- Place chops in pan and bake at 375 °F for 20 minutes. Turn chops and bake for added 15 minutes or until no pink remains.
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 Baked Pork Chops contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Baked Pork Chops 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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