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Diabetic Turkey and Chicken Recipes
For many Americans, chicken and turkey dinners are a staple in their household. Whether you choose to bake or grill, there are several easy diabetic recipes that can help you provide a healthy dinner. American Diabetes Services, the leading provider for diabetic testing supplies, offers these easy diabetic recipes to help you with your dinner decision.
Baked Turkey Croquettes
Chicken Breasts with Stuffing
Baked Chicken for One
Grilled Turkey Tenderloin
Baked Turkey Croquettes
Baked turkey croquettes are easy diabetic dinner to make, just roll, bake and dip in your favorite dipping sauce. This baked turkey recipe makes a great dinner or appetizer. In order to make this easy diabetic recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 cups turkey -- chopped
- 1 egg yolk -- beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 2 tablespoons butter -- melted
Melt 2 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add the flour and stir until well blended. Cook one minute. Slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until boiling. Let sauce cool; add chopped turkey, egg yolk, salt and celery salt.
Form into twelve small cones. Mix bread crumbs with ground sage. Beat egg in water. Roll cones in crumbs. Dip each cone in egg and roll again in crumbs. Place on greased baking pan and drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.Top
Chicken Breasts with Carrot and Zucchini Stuffing
Chicken breasts with carrot and zucchini stuffing are a nice departure than your standard chicken recipe. This diabetic entrée offers a healthy and tasteful dinner choice. In order to make this easy diabetic recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 sm. whole chicken breasts
- 1 c. carrots, shredded (about 2 sm.)
- 1 c. zucchini, shredded (about 1 med.)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1 envelope chicken-flavored bouillon
- 1/4 c. water
With sharp knife, remove skin and excess fat from chicken breasts. Cut each breast in half, along breastbone; remove breastbone. From cut side of each chicken breast half, with tip of sharp knife, cut and scrape meat away from rib cage, gently pulling back meat to form pocket; set aside. In medium bowl, combine carrots, zucchini, salt and poultry seasoning. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture into each pocket; secure with toothpicks. In 10 inch skillet, place chicken, sprinkle with bouillon. To skillet add water, over medium high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until chicken is fork tender. Remove toothpicks. Makes 4 servings, 180 calories per serving.Top
Baked Chicken for One
Sometimes it's hard to find easy baked chicken recipes for individuals that live alone. Baked Chicken for One is exactly what the recipe says; it's a chicken recipe for one person. In order to make this easy diabetic recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 (3 oz.) chicken breast, boned & skinned
- 2 tbsp. (any brand) bottled diet Italian dressing
Marinate chicken in dressing overnight in covered casserole. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees. No additional seasonings are necessary. Very tender and juicy.Top
Grilled Turkey Tenderloin
Many people feel that grilling brings out the best in meat. Grilled turkey tenderloin comes off the grill and melts in your mouth, making this a diabetic recipe favorite. In order to make this easy diabetic recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 c. sherry wine or apple juice
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. crushed onion
- 1 lb. uncooked turkey tenderloin, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
- 1/4 c. peanut oil
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
In a shallow pan, blend all marinade ingredients together. Add turkey, turning to coat both sides. Cover; marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Grill the tenderloins over hot coals, 8-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Tenderloins are done when there is no pink in the center - do not over cook. Serve in 1/4 inch thick slices in toasted buns. Yields 4 servings. Top
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