This recipe is diabetes-friendly as it contains nutritious ingredients with high Fiber and low glycemic index which can help regulate blood glucose levels, and lean protein helps balance out the carbohydrates.

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Grilled Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce

This chicken dinner recipe is savory and fresh tasting, perfect for a summertime dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (GI: 0)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano (GI: 0)
• Salt and pepper to taste (GI: 0)
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced (GI: 20)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (GI: 0)
• 1/4 cup white wine (GI: 0)
• 1 tbsp butter (GI: 0)
• Fresh parsley for garnish (GI: 0)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
4. Grill chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
6. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
7. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8. Add chicken broth, white wine, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
9. Cook until the sauce has reduced by half.
10. Whisk in the butter until melted and combined.
11. Serve chicken breasts drizzled with the sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

Flavor Profile

This dish is tangy and savory with a nice herbal flavor from the oregano.

Serving Size

This recipe makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts

*Disclaimer: Nutritional facts are AI generated and not guaranteed to be accurate.

Type-2 Diabetic Friendly Explanation

This recipe is diabetes-friendly as it is a low-carb option. Lemon, oregano and garlic are all flavorful low-glycemic ingredients, paired with lean protein. All the components in the dish are diabetes-friendly, making this an excellent option.

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