This Crispy Chicken Parm is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Spray jelly-roll pan with cooking spray. In large dish, mix Parmesan and crumbs.
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In medium bowl, toss chicken with yogurt, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Dredge 1 cutlet in crumb mixture, pressing to adhere; place on prepared pan. Repeat with remaining cutlets. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on tops of cutlets; spray with cooking spray. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F).
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Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, basil, oil, garlic, red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Tomato mixture can be refrigerated up to 2 hours.
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Sprinkle mozzarella over tops of hot chicken. Divide arugula among 4 serving plates. Top with cutlets. Spoon tomato mixture on top.
Why this Crispy Chicken Parm works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Crispy Chicken Parm that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Crispy Chicken Parm 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.
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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