Chicken is one of the most nutritious foods for you to eat. The healthiness of this food, however, depends on how it is prepared. That is why diabetic chicken recipes are important. Chicken, for example, is a great source of protein and a great alternative to red meats and other meats that are high in saturated fat. However, if you commonly eat it with the skin, then you will probably gain weight fairly quickly. In fact, according to FitDay.com:
“On average, a 6 oz. piece of white meat chicken breast with skin has approximately 340 calories. If you remove the skin from that same piece of chicken breast, it will contain only 240 calories.”
Frying or cooking a chicken with lots of oil, sugar, and other fatty ingredients will also add a lot of fat to your diabetic diet. On the other hand, if prepared correctly, only 4 oz. of chicken can provide 67.6% of your daily value of protein. It is also rich in calcium, potassium, and contains no carbohydrates. This is why the diabetic chicken recipes listed below are designed to help you learn to cook chicken in healthier ways. In addition, these diabetic recipes for chicken include ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to help you derive as much nutrition from these meals as possible. Enjoy!
Diabetic Chicken Breast Recipes
Rosemary Chicken
Ingredients
- 16 oz. boneless/skinless chicken breast
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil
- 1tsp. rosemary
Instructions
Excluding the chicken, combine all of the ingredients to make a marinade. Pour this over the chicken and allow this to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Afterwards, roast the chicken at 425 degrees F for one hour. You may also grill the chicken for 20 minutes, turning after 10.
Almond Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless/skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup ground almonds
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- 3 tbsp. ground oregano leaves
- 2 oz. grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. dried parsley
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F; then, coat a baking pan with the cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the butter and the chicken. Dip the butter in the chicken, and coat with the combined ingredients. Place the coated chicken in the prepared pan. Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
Easy Diabetic Chicken Recipes
Apple Pecan Chicken Roll-ups
Ingredients
- 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup instant brown rice
- ½ cup finely-chopped unpeeled apple
- ½ cup apple juice
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp. sliced green onions
Instructions
Begin by heating the oven to 400 degrees. Using a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it is likely browned, and then place the shallow baking pan. Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes in the oven.
Meanwhile, bring the apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the rice, cover, and then reduce the heat. Simmer this for 8 to 10 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Finally, stir in the apple, pecans, and green onions. After allowing this to cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat.
Tacos with Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken, shredded
- 2 cups diced tomato
- 1 ½ cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
- ¾ chopped onion
- 1 pkg. taco seasoning
- 1 pkg. taco shells
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and then coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place the taco shells on the cookie sheet. Bake the taco shells for 5 to 7 minutes. Next, bring 1 cup water to a boil and mix in the taco seasoning. Add the chicken and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. The chicken should absorb most of the liquid. Place the chicken mixture into each shell. Top each with 2 tbsp. of cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp. of sour cream. Add some shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and the chopped onion to each. Serve.
