Baked Crunchy Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tbsps parmesan cheese
- 2 medium eggs
- 3/4 tsp leaves dried basil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsps parsley
- 0.12 tsp black pepper
- 4 lbs chicken tenders
- 1 1/2 cups bran flakes
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 0.12 cup low fat milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Spray a baking sheet with vegetable spray.
- In a food processor, combine bran flakes, parsley, parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, chili powder, and pepper; process into fine crumbs. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
- Dip each chicken tender into egg mixture, then roll in crumbs; place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in oven, turning halfway, for about 20 minutes, or until browned and chicken is cooked through.
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 Crunchy Chicken contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- 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 Crunchy Chicken 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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