Chicken and Cheese Sliders - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 bone-in skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup store-bought barbecue sauce
- 1/4 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 8 small whole-wheat buns (such as Pepperidge Farm Wheat Sliders)
- 1/2 cup grated aged cheddar
- 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups sprouts (such as arugula or broccoli)
Instructions
- Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray. Cook bell pepper, onion and garlic in pan over medium heat, stirring, 3 minutes. Add chicken, barbecue sauce, chipotles and 1/4 cup water; cover and simmer until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °:F, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove chicken from sauce; place on a plate to cool for 5 minutes. Use a fork to pull meat off bone and shred; return meat to pan and toss to coat with sauce. Heat oven to 400 °F. Open buns and set on a baking sheet covered with foil. Distribute chicken evenly among bottom half of each bun (about 2 tablespoons per bun); top each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake until cheese melts and bubbles, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with tomatoes, sprouts and bun cap; serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Chicken Breast.
Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals managing PCOS. This cruciferous vegetable is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. But what makes broccoli particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Broccoli has a low glycemic index, making it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insul...
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