Crunchy Crusted Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Crunchy Crusted Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 246 calories, 29.27g protein, and 16.57g carbs per serving. Ready in 42 minutes. High in fiber (1.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp leaves basil, dried
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsps garlic powder
- 2 tbsps dried parsley flakes
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 16 oz chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups corn flakes crumbs
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare your baking sheet with a sheet of non-stick tin-foil or spray with cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish (one that will allow you to coat the chicken breasts) combine Corn Flake crumbs, parmesan cheese, herbs and spices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dijon mustard, water and eggs.
- Coat each chicken breast in egg/mustard mixture, then roll in the crumb mixture; place on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked throughout.
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 Crunchy Crusted 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 Crunchy Crusted 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: Chicken Breast, Basil.
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 Crunchy Crusted Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 246 calories per serving with 29.27g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 42 minutes total. Prep time is 22 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 246 calories, 29.27g protein (48%), 16.57g carbs, 7.13g fat. Plus 1.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 246 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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