Sliced Lemon-Pistachio Chicken Over Greens Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sliced Lemon-Pistachio Chicken Over Greens Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Cooking spray
- 6 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Combine cornflakes, pistachios, rind, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. Place crumb mixture in a shallow dish.
- Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Brush the chicken with honey. Dredge the chicken in crumb mixture.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken, and sauté 5 minutes on each side or until done. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips; set aside.
- Place salad greens in a large bowl. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, juice, and oil, and drizzle over salad greens, tossing gently to coat.
- Divide the salad greens and chicken evenly among 4 plates. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast, Lemon, Honey.
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Yes, this Sliced Lemon-Pistachio Chicken Over Greens Recipe | MyRecipes 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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