Boneless chicken breasts are dredged in flour, dipped in egg, then coated with a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan before being pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Original recipe: quickpreprecipes.com
Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe has a low glycemic load of 9.7 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are panko breadcrumbs (GL 7.3), all-purpose flour (GL 2.4), lemon wedges (GL 0.0). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.