Eating well with diabetes doesn’t mean giving up on flavor! If you’re looking for a satisfying and blood sugar-friendly meal, chicken thighs are a fantastic option. They’re juicy, packed with protein, and offer healthy fats that help to manage your blood sugar levels. Today in this post we will make a delicious, chicken thigh recipe for diabetics that’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and also, perfect for the whole family.
If you are managing diabetes and simply want a wholesome meal, then look no further because this recipe will keep your taste buds happy while supporting your health. I have tried it on my father who is a type 2 diabetes patient, and it has proven helpful for him as well. So, don’t worry and stick to it from the start to the last.
Ingredients
To make this recipe you’ll need below ingredients –
- Chicken thighs (trimmed fat) – The basic ingredient for this recipe.
- Spice Mixture: Now for the spice mixture we will be using Cumin powder, Paprika powder, Oregano powder, and turmeric powder as well. Now note it, first take 1/2 tablespoons of all of these things and keep them in a pot, and then take another pot containing 1/2 teaspoon of all of the spices mentioned above.
- 1 packet of Splenda – It is a substitute for sugar. It provides the same sweetness without the calories of the sugar.
- Salt and pepper – You can use it according to your taste.
- 1 tbsp of Apple cider vinegar
- Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
- Greek Yogurt
- Garlic Paste
- Olive Oil
- Konjac Rice – Many think brown rice is the best for your health. But you’re wrong, and I will prove it at the end of this post.
Here are the instructions you will need to follow-
Chicken Thigh Recipe For Diabetics – Instructions
- First of all, put the chicken thighs in a bowl and add a little bit of olive oil to that. Then add salt and pepper to your taste and put the bowl of spices where you kept all the 1/2 tablespoon spices.
- Now mix the things well until the chicken is well-coated with the spices.
- Now heat your pan to medium-high heat and grease with a little bit of olive oil and place your chicken thighs on that.
- Now cook until they are cooked well and a little bit crispy. Cook the chicken until it gets golden brown and a lavish color.
- Put the chickens on a plate and chop them casually.
- Now again take a pan, and add a little bit of olive oil. Don’t forget to preheat to medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs to the pan.
- Then add the cooked konjac rice to the pan and add the rest of the spices to the rice.
- Mix everything very well.
- Now for a little bit of extra flavor, add the red pepper flakes to the mixture and mix it well. This is completely optional.
- Keep the mixture aside on the stove. Meanwhile, let’s prepare the Greek yogurt sauce. Add the apple cider vinegar, 1 pack of Splenda, 1/2 tbsp of garlic paste, and a pinch of salt. Now mix it well and keep it aside.
- Finally, bring out the chicken to a plate and decorate it with the Greek yogurt you just prepared. You can also serve broccoli with feta cheese with it as a side dish. For a bit more taste add a little bit of Saracha sauce on the top of the yogurt because this goes well with the yogurt.
Recipe Card
Chicken Thigh Recipe for Diabetics – Golden Spice Chicken with Yogurt and Rice
Description
For diabetics, taking care of what they eat is very crucial. This recipe is solely made for them which combines taste and health at the same time.
Ingredients
Instructions
- First of all, put the chicken thighs in a bowl and add a little bit of olive oil to that. Then add salt and pepper to your taste and put the bowl of spices where you kept all the 1/2 tablespoon spices.
- Now mix the things well until the chicken is well-coated with the spices
- Now heat your pan to medium-high heat and grease with a little bit of olive oil and place your chicken thighs on that.
- Now cook until they are cooked well and a little bit crispy. Cook the chicken until it gets golden brown and a lavish color.
- Put the chickens on a plate and chop them casually.
- Now again take a pan, and add a little bit of olive oil. Don’t forget to preheat to medium heat. Add the chicken thighs to the pan.
- Then add the cooked konjac rice to the pan and add the rest of the spices to the rice.
- Mix everything very well.
- Now for a little bit of extra flavor, add the red pepper flakes to the mixture and mix it well. This is completely optional. Stir it for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Keep the mixture aside on the stove. Meanwhile, let’s prepare the Greek yogurt sauce. Add the apple cider vinegar, 1 pack of Splenda, 1/2 tbsp of garlic paste, and a pinch of salt. Now mix it well and keep it aside.
- Finally, bring out the chicken to a plate and decorate it with the Greek yogurt you just prepared.
Notes
- You can also serve broccoli with feta cheese with it as a side dish. For a bit more taste in this diabetic chicken thigh recipe, add a little bit of Sriracha sauce on top of the yogurt because this goes well with the yogurt.
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FAQs
Are Chicken thighs OK for diabetics?
Yes, chicken thighs are completely OK for diabetics. Chicken thighs are high in protein, contain healthy fats, rich in various nutrients, and very low in carbohydrates as well. According to Healthline, one skinless, boneless cooked chicken thigh contains 0g of Carbohydrates, 28.8 grams of protein, and 208 calories, which is pretty impressive.
For diabetics, any recipe or food that is low in carbs, moderate in healthy fats, high in fiber, and rich in protein, is considered diabetic-friendly and does not cause any spike in blood sugar levels. As the chicken thighs meet all these expectations, it is completely OK for diabetics.
Which part of the chicken is best for diabetics?
The best part of the chicken for diabetics is the chicken breast as they contain lower fat compared to other cuts of a chicken. They’re also high in protein without excessive saturated fats which is beneficial for heart health which is a crucial consideration for diabetics.
While chicken breasts are the best part, chicken thighs can also be considered as a diabetic-friendly food. They contain a little bit more fat than breasts but skinless and boneless thighs when prepared by healthy cooking methods and ingredients just like the above one, can be easily consumed by diabetics without any hesitation.
Brown Rice vs Konjac Rice – Which one’s better?
For diabetics, Konjac rice is more beneficial for managing blood sugar levels. Many of us think that brown rice is better than konjac but here’s why:
Brown rice is considered as healthy. But for the same amount of brown rice and konjac rice, brown rice contains a lot more carbohydrates and calories when the fiber, protein, and other nutrients remain the same. That’s why, konjac rice has minimal effect on your blood sugar and that’s why we have used it in our recipe instead of a brown recipe.
Now you know how you can cook a delicious chicken thigh recipe for diabetics in the easiest way possible. Have you tried it? Please let me know in the comments and if you have any thoughts on improving this recipe, then don’t hesitate, please tell me in the comments as well. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
