WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

SESAME-PECAN CHICKEN STRIPS

 

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/3 cup no-sugar added peach preserves
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp water
Salt
Pepper to taste
2 large egg whites
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tsp paprika
1 cup olive or peanut oil
1 1/3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch wide strips

Whisk the mustard, preserves, thyme, water and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs whites until frothy.

In a medium bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, pecans, sesame seeds, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt.

In a large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the oil.

Dip chicken strips, one at a time, into the egg whites then roll in the breadcrumb mixture. Press breadcrumbs to adhere to the chicken.

Working in batches, cook chicken in the oil until golden brown, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Serve the chicken with the mustard-peach preserves sauce.

Yield: 4 servings
Per serving: Approximately 528 calories, 29 g fat (only 3 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 40 g protein The carb numbers should be less when using the no-sugar-added preserves.

Note: This is my diabetic version of a recipe I saw in a Food Network magazine in 2011.



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