Holly's "Fried" Crispy Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Holly's "Fried" Crispy Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Highlighted in a special Mother's Day article featuring recipes from the moms of Woman's Day staffers, this dish uses simple and healthy yogurt to bind crisp rice cereal to the chicken—which is also terrific served as strips

Ingredients

4 c. rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
3/4 c. grated Parmesan (3 oz)
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
Kosher salt and pepper
1 c. lowfat plain yogurt
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sautéed spinach, for serving

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine the rice cereal, Parmesan, oil, paprika, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
Brush both sides of the chicken with the yogurt and coat with the cereal mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere; place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with the spinach, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Spinach.

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 Holly's "Fried" Crispy Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Holly's "Fried" Crispy Chicken 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 8 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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