Herbed Grilled Chicken Meal Suitable For Diabetics

For a tasty menu that is suitable for all the family, including the diabetics, look no further. This menu features herb grilled chicken. This chicken can be marinated overnight or all day, making it quick at the last minute. Add hot potato salad which needs to bake for one hour. Once the potato salad is in the oven you are free to concentrate on grilling the chicken. Add quick to prepare sesame green beans for a complete meal.

HERB GRILLED CHICKEN

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 3-lb chicken, cut-up

Using a fork, prick the skin of each piece of chicken. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, oil, parsley, onion, garlic, lemon peel, thyme, salt and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to be sure all pieces of chicken are coated. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear. Turn every 15 minutes while grilling.

HOT POTATO SALAD

8 potatoes, cubed and cooked
1 lb pasturized cheese spread
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lb bacon

In a large bowl, mix together potatoes, cheese spread, onion, and mayonnaise. Place mixture into a baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from oven and crumble bacon over potatoes before serving.

SESAME SEED GREEN BEANS

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsps canola oil
Salt to suit your taste

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring beans to a boil and cook, uncovered, until tender--about 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute sesame seeds in garlic and oil. Drain beans and stir into mixture in pan. Season with salt as desired.

For dessert, make it easy on yourself and serve your favorite ice cream with a choice of toppings. Remember to use sugar-free for the diabetics.