There was a time in the U.S. when chicken was reserved for Sunday dinners. Now, it's an anytime food.
Here are six diabetic chicken recipes to help you through the day, including Jamaican Jerk Chicken Kabobs and Boneless Buffalo Wings. Enjoy!
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MUSHROOMS AND TARRAGON
Yield: 6 servings
Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound assorted mushrooms (white and cremini, trimmed and sliced; shiitake, stems removed and caps sliced)
1 large shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
Directions
In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
Add mushrooms and shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown and any liquid has been evaporated, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer mushroom mixture to bowl.
On waxed paper, combine flour, 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon, salt and pepper; use flour mixture to coat chicken, shaking off excess.
In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook until chicken is golden brown and loses its pink color throughout, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to warm platter.
Add broth, wine, remaining 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon, and mushroom mixture to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring until browned bits are loosened from bottom of skillet. Pour sauce over chicken.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 212; Protein: 29 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 437 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 4 Lean Meat, 1/2 Bread/Starch
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN KABOBS
Yield: 4 servings
Source: The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook
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Ingredients
2 green onions, chopped
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 12 pieces
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
In blender or in food processor with knife blade attached, process green onions, jalapeno, ginger, vinegar, Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons oil, allspice, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until paste forms.
Place chicken in small bowl or in ziptight plastic bag and add green-onion mixture, turning to coat chicken. Cover bowl or seal bag and refrigerate chicken 1 hour to marinate.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, toss red and green peppers with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
Place kabobs on rack in broiling pan. Brush kabobs with any remaining marinade.
Place pan in broiler at closest position to heat source. Broil kabobs 5 minutes; turn and broil until chicken loses its pink color throughout, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 181; Protein: 27 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 525 mg; Cholesterol: 66 mg; Carbohydrates: 6 g; Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat, 1/2 Bread/Starch
BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 2 oz. chicken per serving
Source: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible
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Ingredients
1-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Pinch cayenne
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 pound chicken tenders
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
Celery Sticks
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a shallow bowl, combine the hot sauce, cayenne, and paprika. Roll the chicken tenders in the mixture.
Place the chicken tenders on a small nonstick baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
Combine the dressing ingredients.
Serve the dressing with the chicken and celery sticks.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 192; Protein: 14 g; Fat: 12 g; Sodium: 572 mg; Cholesterol: 42 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Medium-fat Meat
CHICKEN SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
Yield: 5 cups
Serving size: 1 cup
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Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
Ingredients
1 quart Homemade Chicken Broth or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 whole chicken breast, skinned, boned, and split, or 2 skinless, boneless breast halves (about 3/4 pound)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup coarsely cilantro leaves
Directions
Bring the broth to a simmer in a large saucepan.
Add the chicken; cover and simmer over low heat until it is just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove and shred the chicken. Return it to the broth; add the lime juice and bring the soup to a boil.
Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 102; Protein: 18 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 126 mg; Cholesterol: 41 mg; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g; Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat
SPICY CHICKEN PIE
Yield: 6 servings
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Ingredients
Crust:
3 cups cooked orzo pasta (about 1 cup dry)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
Butter-flavored cooked spray
Rest of Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 medium yellow onion, sliced and separated into rings
1-1/2 cups shredded or diced roasted chicken
14-1/2 ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack or Mexican-blend cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
To make the crust, place the orzo, Parmesan cheese, and egg substitute or egg whites in a large bowl and stir to mix well.
Coat a 10-inch pie pan with the cooking spray and pat the mixture evenly over the bottom and sides of the pan, forming an even crust. Spray the crust lightly with the cooking spray and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
While the crust is baking, coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and add the mushrooms and onions. Place the skillet over medium heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for several minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add the undrained tomatoes, chili powder, and chicken to the skillet mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick.
Spoon the chicken mixture into the baked crust and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve hot.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 295; Protein: 25 g; Fat: 7.7 g; Sodium: 426 mg; Cholesterol: 46 mg; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 29 g; Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2-1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable
AUTUMN CHICKEN STEW
This recipe begins, “This simple chicken stew stars three of fall’s best crops—apples, carrots and parsnips. Serve with toasted sharp Cheddar cheese sandwiches and a brown ale.”
Servings: 6, 1 1/2 cups each; Total Time: 45 minutes
This is from Diabetic Connect.
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Ingredients
5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Directions
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 3 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onion, parsnips, carrots, rosemary, salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and apples; bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in vinegar.
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