Diabetic Grilled Chicken Recipe

Marinated in a succulent combination of balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme, these boneless grilled chicken breasts are packed with flavor, not salt or fat.

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Preparation time: 5 minutes. Marinating time: at least 2 hours. Cooking time: approximately 16–20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon (or 3 cloves) minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry parsley
1 teaspoon dry rosemary
3/4 teaspoon dry sage
1 teaspoon dry thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Directions

Place chicken in a zip-top bag. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Seal bag tightly and shake gently to coat chicken well. Allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, shaking bag gently twice during marinating to recoat chicken.

After chicken has marinated, discard remaining marinade. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, or preheat oven broiler. Grill or broil chicken about 8–10 minutes per side, or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices are clear (cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the meat).

Yield: 6 servings. Serving size: 4 ounces.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 144, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 26 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 188 mg, Fiber: <1 g

Exchanges per serving: 4 very lean meat.

This recipe was developed by Tami Ross, a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist and Certified Diabetes Educator in Lexington, Kentucky.