Enjoy a satisfying and nutritious dinner with this baked chicken schnitzel recipe, specially designed for women managing PCOS and focusing on weight loss. This dish is packed with protein, thanks to lean chicken breast or thigh, and coated in a low-carb almond meal and parmesan crust, making it a healthier alternative to traditional fried schnitzel. Paired with a medley of sautéed zucchini, broccolini, and green beans, this meal is rich in fibre and essential nutrients, helping to keep blood sugar levels stable. With only 508.8 calories per serving, this baked schnitzel is both delicious and aligned with your PCOS-friendly diet.

Macros
Serves 2 | Calories 508.8 | Protein 50.8 | Fats 24.2 | Carbohydrates 27.2 | Fibre 7.8

Ingredients

• 280g chicken breast or thigh
• ⅓ cup almond meal
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (switch for nutritional yeast to make dairy free)
• 2 egg whites
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• 1 bunch broccolini
• 200g green beans
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pinch dried mixed herbs
• Pinch chilli flakes (optional)
• Pinch Salt & Pepper
  
  

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
3. In a mixing bowl combine almond meal, parmesan cheese, mixed herbs, ½ crushed garlic, chilli flakes, salt and pepper,
4. Slice chicken thigh or breast into halves or thirds lengthways (depending on thickness).
5. Place egg whites in a bowl and lightly whisk. Dip chicken into egg white on both sides.
6. Dip each piece of chicken into the dry crumb and place onto a baking tray.
7. Bake chicken for 20–25 minutes or until light golden brown.
8. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
9. Add remaining crushed garlic and allow to cook for a few seconds, then add broccolini, green beans and zucchini to pan. Sauté greens, stirring until tender.
10. Remove the pan from heat.
11. Serve chicken schnitzel alongside greens. With an optional wedge lemon.
    
    

Tip
This recipe would work well with fish too!