Breaded Picante Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Breaded Picante Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Amber It's a yummy breaded zesty chicken that the entire family will love! I suggest serving it over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup self-rising flour, or as needed
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®), or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce

Instructions

Combine chicken and buttermilk in a bowl. Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes.
Mix flour, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Drain buttermilk from chicken and softly pat dry with paper towel. Mix chicken in flour mixture until well coated on all sides.
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Fry chicken in 2 batches in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per batch; drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
Rinse saucepan and return to medium heat. Stir chicken and picante sauce together in the pan; cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

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

Is Breaded Picante Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Breaded Picante Chicken 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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