In today’s society, most people are constantly on the go. It can be hard to find time for a good meal that is quick and filling, but not too heavy.
People with diabetes have the extra challenge of creating meals that are balanced, and won’t make blood sugars skyrocket.
We have made it easy for you to find great recipes that are tasty, healthy, and perfect for your way of eating.
Here are 12 healthy and flavorful diabetic-friendly chicken recipes that everyone will love!
Health benefits of chicken for people with diabetes
Chicken has been known to be a low-fat protein that is high in important nutrients, such as B vitamins and selenium.
Chicken also contains about half the fat of beef or pork, and has only one fifth the cholesterol. It’s also great for keeping your heart healthy, which is especially important as people with diabetes are at an overall higher risk for heart disease.
Health Benefits of eating chicken:
- Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol
- Helps maintain a healthy weight
- Prevents heart disease
- Supports the immune system
12 healthy and flavorful diabetic-friendly chicken recipes
The best healthy diabetic-friendly chicken recipes for your way of eating, including healthy and delicious options like grilled chicken, chicken and dumplings and pan-roasted Greek-style chicken.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
I love this one-pot recipe. It's made right in the pressure cooker without much fuss. You can skip the pasta if you want to lower the carb count, or keep it for a filling, and hearty soup.
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
These chicken tenders are easy, crunchy and flavorful right out of the air fryer. You can also do them in the oven – either way, it's a great chicken dish, and a low carb option.
Pan-Roasted Chicken thighs and creamed spinach
This one-pan recipe is absolutely delicious and made with just a few ingredients. This dish makes great leftovers, and you can season the chicken to your liking. It all pairs well with the creamed spinach.
Sticky Miso Chicken Wings
I love these sticky miso wings. The sauce is a sweet-savory blend, and they're oven-baked and perfect as a hand-held appetizer (or a full meal, if you're brave!)
Jamaican jerk chicken wings
Jamaican jerk chicken wings are classic and can either be done in the oven, or on the grill. They're full of flavor and easy to make!
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Thick, hearty, and down-home. This pressure cooker chicken and dumplings makes huge dumplings, in a rich broth, and tender chicken pieces. This is a great treat for a crowd, or it makes amazing leftovers.
Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken
This is the best, and one of the quickest ways to make a whole chicken. Use the leftovers for salads and soups, or cut up your chicken as a perfect pairing for meals.
Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Using your air fryer for chicken wings makes some quick wings with crispy skin. Berbere spice makes these incredibly flavorful.
Low carb Indian butter chicken
Butter chicken is incredibly tender and packed with flavors like turmeric and garam masala. Here's a version that is low carb, and delicious in flavor. You can add these to tacos, or serve with the rice of your choice.
Greek-style pan-roasted chicken
My Greek-style pan-roasted chicken is one of my husband's favorite recipes of all time. With lots of oregano and lemon, you'll want to reach back into the pan for seconds.
Grilled spatchcocked peach glazed chicken recipe
Anytime I can get out on the grill, I do my best. I love using low sugar Trade Street Jam for my glaze in this outstanding grilled chicken.
Chopped Kale Salad Recipe
Salads don't need to be boring, and this one is no exception. Lots of protein, healthy fats, and great texture. You won't skip a kale salad again!
In today’s fast-paced world, good food that is healthy and filling can be hard to come by. Now, you have 12 delicious chicken recipes to try out! All of these dishes are diabetic-friendly and will help make your meals healthier without sacrificing flavor or taste.
If any of these sounds like something you would enjoy eating, take a look at the recipe instructions in each post.
I hope that my list has inspired you to try some new things when it comes to cooking with diabetes in mind! Which dish do you think looks best? Let me know in the comments below!
