Light Chicken Parmesan - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Light Chicken Parmesan is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen Eat this recipe when you're craving chicken parmesan at lunchtime. It's not heavy so it'll keep you awake and satisfied.

Ingredients

1/4 c. Italian-style breadcrumbs
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
4 thin-sliced chicken-breast cutlets (about 1 lb.)
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
nonstick cooking spray
2 oz. part-skim mozzarella, shredded
5 oz. arugula
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Combine Italian-style breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan. Arrange chicken breasts on foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle tops with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then with crumbs, pressing to adhere. Arrange tomatoes around chicken; spray with cooking spray. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle cutlets with mozzarella; bake until cheese melts. Toss tomatoes with arugula, vinegar, olive oil and remaining salt. Serve salad with chicken.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Light Chicken Parmesan good for PCOS?

Yes, this Light Chicken Parmesan 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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