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    Home » Diabetes Diet

    Cooking a Meal for a Friend with Diabetes- Oven Baked Rotisserie Chicken

    Published: Jan 26, 2020 • Modified: May 24, 2020 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •1 Comment

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    Do you ever want to make a meal for a friend or family member with diabetes but aren't sure what to prepare? Many times the fear of offering the "wrong" food prevents us from helping others. Check out our menu ideas and tips for making a diabetes friendly chicken recipe you can share.

    A close up of a piece of rotisserie chicken

    This recipe originally published 2016 and updated with new photos, menu ideas and recipe tips.

    How to prepare a meal for someone with diabetes

    The best approach to diabetic meal prep is "simple is best". Recovering from an illness or hospital stay may require easy to digest meals. Let's look at some ideas:

    Protein- Meat, Poultry, Fish, Cheese, Eggs

    • Use cooking techniques such as baking, roasting or grilling to lower added fat.
    • Avoid using extra breading on meats such as flour, bread crumbs, etc. This will help keep carb counts lower.
    • Avoid heavy sauces or extra cheese if stomach upset is an issue.
    • Recipe Ideas- Best Grilled Chicken Tenders, Top 10 Comfort Foods Made Diabetes Friendly, Greek Yogurt Skillet Roasted Chicken, Roasted Herbed Pork Tenderloin

    Carbohydrates- Rice, Pasta, Potatoes, Corn, Peas, Beans, Fruit

    • Choose recipes with smaller amounts of high carb ingredients.
    • Unless stomach upset or GI problems are an issue choose carbs with more fiber including brown rice, peas, beans, lower carb pasta
    • Recipe Idea- Diabetes Friendly Fried Rice

    Non-Starchy Vegetables

    • These veggies provide extra fiber and are low carb.
    • Choose a variety of veggies including lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower. Here is a list of more low carb veggie ideas.
    • Recipe Ideas- Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables, Grilled Vegetables, Easy Yellow Squash Recipe

    Fats- Nuts, Seeds, Oil, Dressing

    • Fats have minimal effect on glucose levels. High fat meals usually contain extra calories.
    • If GI issues are a concern, choose lower fat recipes.
    • Read More- Nuts and Type 2 Diabetes

    Cooking Tips

    • 15 Simple Cooking Cooking Tips for Your Diabetic Diet
    • Top 10 Foods for a Diabetes Friendly Pantry

    Menu Ideas

    Menu 1

    •  Baked Rotisserie Chicken- (recipe below)
    •  Sweet Potato Casserole Cups-Low Sugar
    •  Romaine Salad with Cherry Tomatoes/Dressing (use a bagged lettuce for quick prep)

    Menu 2

    • Low Carb Skillet Chicken Tenders
    • 15gm Carb Stuffed Potato
    • Green Beans

    Menu 3

    • Beef and Veggie Chili Made Diabetes Friendly
    • Small Batch Cornbread

    Menu 4

    • Low Carb Cheesy Turkey and Broccoli Casserole

    Menu 5

    • Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
    • Roasted Baby Carrots

    Menu 6

    • Hamburger Vegetable Soup

    Diabetes friendly chicken recipe baked in the oven

    Try out this easy rotisserie baked chicken recipe. It cooks in the oven so you can be free to make side dishes. Use your favorite chicken parts- I have made this recipe with a variety of chicken pieces with good results. I use a rotisserie seasoning I picked up at my local grocery.

    Step 1 Coat chicken in rotisserie seasoning and place on lined baking sheet.

    raw chicken coated in rotisserie seasoning
    Raw chicken coated in rotisserie seasoning.

    Step 2 Bake until chicken is crispy and fully cooked.

    Expert Tips:

    • Use any chicken pieces you like. Adjust the cooking time down to approx 30 minutes if using chicken wings.
    • Place pieces skin side up on pan to help form crispy exterior.
    • Be sure to use a pan liner for easier clean up.
    rotisserie chicken wings on baking sheet

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    Recipe

    A close up of a piece of rotisserie chicken

    Baked Rotisserie Chicken

    Prepare a delicious low carb and diabetes friendly meal with this oven baked rotisserie chicken recipe.
    4.75 from 12 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 310kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 2½ lb # chicken pieces
    • 1 tablespoon Rotisserie Seasoning
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°.
    • Line a metal baking pan (may use disposable foil pan if desired) with foil or parchment paper and place chicken on pan.
    • Sprinkle both sides of chicken pieces with rotisserie seasoning.
    • Roast chicken 45-60 minutes or until fully cooked and thermometer registers 165 degrees F.

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    • Use any chicken pieces you like. Adjust the cooking time down to approx 30 minutes if using chicken wings.
    • Place pieces skin side up on pan to help form crispy exterior.
    • Be sure to use a pan liner for easier clean up.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Rotisserie Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    310
    Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    30
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    106
    mg
    35
    %
    Sodium
     
    100
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    291
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    27
    g
    54
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    230
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    45
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Shawn Robertson

      September 26, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      Love the new ideas eat more healthier 😋

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