Chicken Schnitzel with Chile Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken Schnitzel with Chile Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken Schnitzel with Chile Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella 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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