BBQ Chicken Melt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Melt is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. barbecue sauce
- 1 medium red onion, sliced in to thick rounds
- 8 sourdough slices (or preferred bread)
- 1 c. shredded gouda
Instructions
- Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil.
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on pan and grill until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. During the last minute of cooking, brush chicken breasts with barbecue sauce. Remove chicken and let rest of 5 minutes. Slice crosswise.
- Rub olive oil on onions and season with salt and pepper. Grease the pan a bit more with olive oil. Add onions and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes per side, brushing the onions with the sauce during the last minute of cooking. Turn off the heat and carefully wipe pan to remove any blackened bits.
- Assemble the sandwiches. Lightly brush outside of bread with olive oil. Add chicken to one slice. Top with more sauce, then add the onions, cheese and other slice of bread. Repeat process to make 3 more sandwiches.
- Reheat grill pan. Add sandwiches to hot pan and place a heavy skillet ( such as cast iron) on top of the sandwiches to press down. Cook until cheese is melted.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
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 BBQ Chicken Melt recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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