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Marinated Grilled Chicken with Zucchini

Marinated Chicken with Zucchini

American Diabetes Association- Diabetes Food Hub

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup juice of 2 clementine oranges
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lbs. chicken tenderloins
  • 2 medium zucchinis (sliced into ½ inch circles)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • CARBOHYDRATE COUNT: 7g
  • Serving Size: 4 ounces chicken tenders and ½ cup zucchini rounds, 4 servings

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients. Place the chicken tenderloins in a large plastic storage bag. Pour marinade over tenderloins and coat well. Seal bag and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Spray grill with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Place chicken tenderloins on grill and brush with any remaining marinade. Grill about 4-5 minutes per side or until done.
  3. Brush zucchini with olive oil. Grill 3-5 minutes per side. Serve chicken tenderloins with zucchini rounds.

Citation: American Diabetes Association- Diabetes Food Hub