Lemon Barbecued Chicken Diabetic Friendly Recipe

This mouthwatering Lemon Herb Barbecued Chicken recipe is perfect for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal! Packed with zesty lemon flavor and aromatic herbs, this diabetic-friendly recipe uses only 4 lean meat exchanges and is surprisingly easy to make. Grill it up for a summer BBQ or bake it in the oven – either way, your family will be begging for seconds! Find this recipe and more in "The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes."

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 291.8 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Barbecued Chicken Diabetic Friendly

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How to Make Lemon Barbecued Chicken Diabetic Friendly

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  2. Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions. Mix well.
  3. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or a combination of breasts and thighs totaling approximately 1.5 lbs) in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375°F).
  6. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Place chicken on the preheated grill, skin-side down (if using skin-on chicken).
  7. Grill for 15-20 minutes for breast halves, turning every 5-7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Grill thighs for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Serve immediately. Serving size: 1 breast half or 1 leg and 1 thigh.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

22g

Carbs

0g