Diabetic Recipes

Grilled Citrus Chicken

(makes 4 servings)

4	boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 5 ounces (150 g) each

2	large garlic cloves, minced

1/4	cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice

1/4	cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice

1	teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder

1/8	teaspoon (0.6 ml) crushed red pepper flakes

Rinse chicken beast halves and remove all visible fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, whisk together remaining ingredients. Add chicken breast halves and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
When ready to cook, light a grill.
Grill for about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Serve at once.

Per serving:	164 calories (11% calories from fat), 33 g protein, 2 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 2 g carbohydrates, 0 dietary fiber, 82 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	4 very lean protein

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.