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Diabetic-Friendly Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

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  • Serves 4
  • Cooks in 25 mins (10m prep + 15m cook)
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Tastes: Bitter Salty Sour Sweet Umami
  • Estimated nutrition per serving

Chicken for diabetics

local_grocery_store Ingredients

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  1. 1.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2.Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  3. 3.Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
  4. 4.Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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  • chevron_rightFor added flavor, you can add some lemon zest to the marinade. Just be sure to only use the yellow part of the lemon, as the white pith can be bitter.
  • chevron_rightYou can also use this marinade on other types of meat, such as pork or shrimp.