Diabetic-Friendly Creamy Baked Chicken
✅ What’s changed
- No flour or breadcrumbs
- Lower-fat dairy options
- High protein, very low carbs
📝 Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (part-skim)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish (like the one in your photo).
- Place chicken breasts evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, mayo, Parmesan, half the mozzarella, and spices.
- Spread the mixture over the chicken.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for that crispy top like in your image.
🥗 How to serve (diabetic-friendly plate)
Pair with:
- Steamed broccoli, green beans, or spinach
- Side salad with olive oil & lemon
- Small portion of quinoa or brown rice (optional)
⚖️ Nutrition (approx per serving)
- Carbs: ~3–6g
- High protein
- Moderate fat
⚠️ Tips for blood sugar control
- Stick to 1 serving (it’s rich!)
- Eat with fiber (veggies) to slow glucose rise
- Use low-fat cheese if you want to reduce calories
