Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pretzel Logs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pretzel Logs is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 374 calories, 21.4g protein, and 37.28g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (0.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps light brown sugar
- 1 1/8 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups light ranch salad dressing
- 18 oz grilled chicken strips
- 3/4 cup reduced fat bacon bits
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter stick
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- 1 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 tbsps baking soda
- 1 cup white wheat bread flour
Instructions
- Sprinkle yeast on 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water in a mixing bowl, stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, and stir to dissolve. Add flours, knead dough until smooth and elastic. Let rise at least 1/2 hour.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the chicken, bacon bits, ranch, and mozzarella in a bowl. Refrigerate while waiting for the dough to rise.
- Prepare a bath of 2 cups warm water and baking soda. Preheat oven to 450 °F (230 °C).
- Pinch off bits of the dough, about 2 inches in diameter. Roll the pinched off bits of dough to pie crust thickness. Spread the mixture down the center, leaving room for rolling up the ends. Roll it up like a burrito, pinching the ends closed so nothing gets out, then dip into the bath.
- Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan with a spatula and place on a cookie rack that is on top of a cookie sheet to cool (the cookie sheet will catch butter drippings).
- Melt the butter, then glaze lightly over the tops of the pretzel logs. Sprinkle with sea salt.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pretzel Logs contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pretzel Logs can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Pretzel Logs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 374 calories per serving with 21.4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 45 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 374 calories, 21.4g protein (23%), 37.28g carbs, 15.32g fat. Plus 0.3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 374 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 12 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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