Lemon Barbecued Chicken Diabetic Friendly Recipes

LEMON HERB CHICKEN (GRILLED) - DIABETIC FRIENDLY

Steps:

• In a 1-gallon self-closing plastic bag, combine oil, lemon juice, herbes de Provence, black pepper, and chicken; seal the bag and shake to coat.
• Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
• When you are ready to cook, spray a grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat a gas grill to medium/medium-high or prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, with the rack placed 4 to 6 inches above the heat.
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
• Place chicken on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, and its juices run clear, turning once.

LEMON BARBECUED CHICKEN - DIABETIC FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Mix the Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, salt, dry mustard, and oregano in a small bowl. Gradually stir in the lemon juice, followed by the oil and chopped green onions.
• Brush the mixture over the chicken pieces. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Prepare a charcoal grill or gas grill.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and place skin side down on the grill. (Set 3 to 6 inches from charcoal that has reached the light gray ash stage).
• Cook 30 minutes for breast halves and 40 minutes for thighs, turning every 10 to 15 minutes.
• Serving size: 1 breast half or 1 leg and 1 thigh.

LEMON BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix first 7 ingredients in a glass baking dish.
• Trim chicken of any fat.
• Place chicken in marinade and let sit at least 1 hour, or more.
• Grill 12-14 minutes or until done.

LEMON BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the first 10 ingredients. Add onion; set aside 1/4 cup. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill the chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting with reserved marinade every 8-10 minutes., To bake chicken: After marinating, place chicken in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until juices run clear, basting occasionally.