PCOS Friendly Almond-Crusted Chicken Strips
Crispy, golden chicken strips that skip the breadcrumbs entirely — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent without working against your hormones. The crust is built from almond flour and roughly chopped sliced almonds, which means you're getting healthy fats and protein in every bite instead of refined carbs that can spike blood sugar. Anti-inflammatory heavy hitters like turmeric, smoked paprika, and garlic powder are worked right into the seasoning, so the flavor is bold and layered from the inside out. Baking on a wire rack at high heat gives you that satisfying crunch without a drop of seed oil or a deep fryer in sight. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens everything up and makes the whole plate feel fresh rather than heavy. This is exactly the kind of recipe that proves eating in a way that supports hormonal balance doesn't have to mean bland or boring food.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
For the crust
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly brush or spray the rack with olive oil.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken strips and toss until evenly coated.
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