Lunch: Panko-Crusted Chicken Bites with Apricot-Mustard Sauce

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Panko-Crusted Chicken Bites with Apricot-Mustard Sauce

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
pinch cayenne pepper
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 c. apricot jam or preserves
1/4 c. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fit with a wire rack. Spray with cooking spray; set aside.
Place flour in a large bowl and season very generously with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs in another large bowl with 2 tablespoons water until well combined. Place the breadcrumbs in a third large bowl, and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cheese and cayenne and mix well.
Place chicken pieces in the seasoned flour and toss to coat. Working in 3 batches, shake off any excess flour from chicken pieces and transfer to egg mixture; stir to combine. Transfer coated chicken pieces with a slotted spoon to the breadcrumb mixture and toss until completely coated. Place the breaded chicken pieces on a rack-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Repeat process until all the chicken is breaded. Bake until golden brown and chicken is cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir the apricot jam, mustard, and thyme together until combined. Allow chicken to cool 10 minutes before serving with apricot mustard mixture.

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