Saturday, March 10, 2012

Diabetic Chicken Recipes

A couple of delicious sounding diabetic friendly Chicken recipes from the www.cooksrecipes.com web site which is stocked full of diabetic friendly recipes.

Sticky Chicken Strips

2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup granulated no calorie sweetener
1/4 cup white wine
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste

    Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
    Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish. In a medium bowl combine corn syrup, soy sauce, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and wine. Pour over chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder.
    Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven until sauce is hot and bubbly.
    Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C), and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until sauce is thick and sticky, basting repeatedly.

Makes 6 servings.

Note: This recipe has not been tested.

Nutrients Per Serving: 302.7 calories; 6% calories from fat; 1.9g total fat; 87.7mg cholesterol; 816.4mg sodium; 433.5mg potassium; 31.2g carbohydrates; 0.2g fiber; 5.7g sugar; 31.0g net carbs; 36.6g protein.

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Kabobs of chicken, squash, mushrooms and peppers brushed with a tangy, slightly sweet sauce as they cook. They can be grilled outside or broiled in your oven.
Southern Style Mustard BBQ Chicken Kabobs

1 1/2 cups catsup
1 cup prepared mustard
1/2 to 2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons stick butter or margarine
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 small yellow summer squash, cut crosswise into 1-inch cubes
12 medium mushroom caps
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

    Combine all ingredients, except chicken and vegetables, in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is hot and butter is melted.
    Assemble chicken cubes and vegetables on skewers. Grill over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally and basting generously with sauce. Heat remaining sauce to serve with kabobs.

Makes 6 servings.

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener.

Note: Kabobs can also be broiled. Broil 6-inches from heat source for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally and basting with sauce.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
calories 285, protein 30 g, carbohydrate 27 g, fat 8 g, cholesterol 66 mg, sodium 999 mg.

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