Super-Crunchy "Fried" Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Super-Crunchy "Fried" Chicken
Lunch

This Super-Crunchy "Fried" Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
These cornflake-coated chicken breasts are baked, not fried. Calories Original: 495; Makeover: 290; Fat Original: 30 g; Makeover: 4 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. fat-free buttermilk
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tsp. hot red pepper sauce
  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 1 c. prepared cornflake cereal
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg white, and hot sauce until blended; add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with nonstick foil. Combine cornflake crumbs, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow pie plate or bowl.
  3. Lift chicken pieces, one at a time, from buttermilk mixture and coat in seasoned crumb mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray crumb coating with cooking spray.
  4. Bake 16 to 18 minutes, until browned on the outside, chicken is no longer pink in thickest parts, and crumb coating is crusty.

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

Yes, this Super-Crunchy "Fried" 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.

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