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Diabetes-Friendly Teriyaki Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Recipe

This teriyaki chicken recipe features tender chicken breast marinated in a homemade low-sugar teriyaki sauce and served over cauliflower rice, making it a healthy and diabetes-friendly meal full of flavor. Ingredients Chicken breast: 2 boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces Cauliflower rice: 4 cups (fresh or frozen) Soy sauce: ¼ cup (low-sodium) Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons Garlic: 2 cloves, minced Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated Stevia or erythritol: 1 tablespoon (or to taste) Olive oil: 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon (for garnish) Green onions: 2, sliced (for garnish) Broccoli florets: 1 cup (optional, for added vegetables) Instructions Prepare the teriyaki sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and stevia or erythritol until well combined. Reserve half of the sauce for serving. Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the remaining teriyaki sauce and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook...

Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry – Diabetes-Friendly Vegan Dinner

This cauliflower and chickpea curry is a diabetes-friendly, plant-based dish rich in fiber, protein, and spices. It’s a flavorful, low-carb dinner option that’s satisfying and nutritious. Ingredients Cauliflower florets: 3 cups Canned chickpeas: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed Coconut milk (light): 1 can (13.5 oz) Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons Onion: 1 medium, chopped Garlic: 3 cloves, minced Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated Curry powder: 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon Cumin powder: 1 teaspoon Olive oil: 1 tablespoon Salt and pepper: To taste Fresh cilantro: Chopped, for garnish Instructions Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add spices and tomato paste: Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the spices’ aroma. Add cauliflower and chickpeas: Add the cauliflower florets and...

Low-Carb Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken & Veggies – Diabetes-Friendly Recipe

This low-carb cauliflower fried rice is a diabetes-friendly, nutrient-dense meal packed with colorful vegetables and lean chicken. It’s an easy, flavorful dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Ingredients Cauliflower rice: 4 cups (store-bought or homemade by pulsing cauliflower in a food processor) Chicken breast: 1 medium, diced Olive oil: 2 tablespoons, divided Garlic: 2 cloves, minced Carrot: 1, diced Bell pepper: 1, diced (any color) Green peas: ½ cup (optional) Green onions: 2, chopped Soy sauce (low-sodium): 2 tablespoons Eggs: 2, lightly beaten Salt and pepper: To taste Sesame seeds and fresh cilantro: For garnish (optional) Instructions Cook the chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté garlic, carrot, and bell pepper until sligh...