Chicken Schnitzel with Chile Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 4 (7-ounce) chicken breasts, butterflied
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups matzo meal
- Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
- 1 (14-ounce) can cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup vincotto
- 1 long red chile, sliced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 pound buffalo mozzarella, torn
- Store-bought pesto, to serve
- Baby mint leaves (optional), to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 °F. Using a meat mallet, pound each chicken breast to 1/4" thick. Place the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Place the eggs and milk in a separate bowl and whisk to combine. Place the matzo meal in a third bowl. Dust the chicken with the flour, dip into the egg mixture and press into the crumbs to coat.
- Pour oil into a large frying pan to a depth of 1" and heat over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches, turning, for 2 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Place the tomatoes in a bowl and lightly crush with a fork. Add the vincotto, chile, lemon zest, salt and pepper and mix to combine. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and top with the tomato mixture and mozzarella. Roast for 10 –12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden. Divide among serving plates and top with the pesto and mint, if using, to serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon.
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...
Stop Second-Guessing Every Meal
Get Your Personal Guide - $9Not sure what to eat for PCOS?
Take a 60-second quiz and get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
Take the Quiz
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment