Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns Tender and oven-fried, these chicken tenders are jazzed up with coconut.

Ingredients

Vegetable cooking spray
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 large eggs
1 c. sweetened flaked coconut
1 c. panko bread crumbs
1 tsp. paprika
Lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Set an oven-proof wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
Cut chicken into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick strips. Season with salt and pepper. Stir together cornstarch and garlic in a shallow dish. Place egg in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut, breadcrumbs, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a third shallow dish.
Working one piece at a time, dip chicken in cornstarch mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in coconut mixture, pressing gently to help adhere. Transfer to the greased rack. Spray chicken with cooking spray until well coated.
Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 20 minutes.
For the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Serve the chicken with the salsa and lime wedges.

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

Is Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa good for PCOS?

Yes, this Baked Coconut Tenders with Strawberry-Mango Salsa 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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