Diabetes Food: Greek Lemon Chicken Drumsticks with Peppers - 11g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 6g Sugar

Greek Lemon Chicken Drumsticks with Peppers - 11g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 6g Sugar

8 chicken drumsticks, skinned, rinsed, and patted dry
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 medium lemons
1 1/2 tsp dry oregano leaves
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/8 tsp black pepper
Paprika, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over all. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon rind and sprinkle over chicken along with oregano, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and paprika.

Lightly coat all with cooking spray and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Turn pieces and cook 30-40 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center. When chicken is done, place on serving platter. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and juice of the remaining lemon to vegetables and pan drippings. Stir to blend, scraping bottom and sides of pan. Spoon mixture over chicken.

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 2 drumsticks plus 1/3 cup vegetables
Nutrition per Serving:
150 Calories, 4g Fat, 55mg Cholesterol, 494mg Sodium,11g Carbs, 2g Dietary Fiber, 6g Sugars, 18g Protein
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat, 2 Vegetable