Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Garden Spinach Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Garden Spinach Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 large sweet red pepper
1-1/4 cups pistachios
3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1 cup buttermilk
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 shallot, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Broil pepper 4 in. from heat until blistered. Rotate pepper a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Place in a small bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Process pistachios in a food processor until ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl; add bread crumbs. Place buttermilk in another bowl.
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; dip in buttermilk, then coat with pistachio mixture. Place on a work surface; top with goat cheese and basil. Fold chicken in half; secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 35-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170 °. Discard toothpicks.
Discard charred skin from pepper; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper in a food processor. In a small skillet, saute shallot in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth; heat through. Add mixture to the food processor; process until blended.
Whisk vinegar and oil. Add spinach and basil; toss to coat. Divide salad among four plates; top with chicken and pepper sauce.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Garden Spinach Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pistachio-Crusted Chicken with Garden Spinach Recipe 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 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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