Roasted Chicken Purses - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup shredded roasted chicken (or any leftover chicken, light and/or dark meat)
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- 32 small, square wonton wrappers
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the chicken, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- On a dry work surface place 8 wonton wrappers. Place a rounded teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash around the chicken mixture. Bring four corners of the wonton square together over the filling to form a purse. Press the edges together tightly to form a seal. Wipe the board with a towel until dry and continue making batches of 8 with the remaining wonton skins
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add
- the purses and cook until they float to the surface, stirring occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the ravioli.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet. Turn off the heat, add the cooked pyramids and gently toss. Transfer the pyramids to 4 serving plates. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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