This Crispy Balsamic Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. On jelly-roll pan, toss carrots with oil and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer carrots to large bowl to cool.
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While carrots cook, place panko on large plate. In medium bowl, toss chicken with mustard and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well coated. Coat chicken with panko, pressing to adhere. Arrange chicken on rack fitted into same jelly-roll pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with tip of knife (165 degrees F).
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Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper to boiling on high; reduce heat to simmer 8 to 12 minutes, or until syrupy.
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To same bowl as carrots, add arugula, basil, and remaining tablespoon vinegar, tossing to mix. Serve salad with chicken and balsamic glaze.
Why this Crispy Balsamic Chicken works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Crispy Balsamic Chicken that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crispy Balsamic Chicken 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.
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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