Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Wings Diabetic Friendly!
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This recipe swaps the traditional brown sugar for a diabetic-friendly alternative and ensures the natural sweetness from pineapple juice and chunks is balanced with protein
Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Wings - Diabetic-Friendly
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Diabetic-Friendly Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Wings
Indulge in these sweet and savory chicken wings, perfectly glazed with a tangy pineapple sauce. This diabetic-friendly recipe replaces traditional sweeteners with healthier alternatives, making it a guilt-free treat. Juicy, tender, and bursting with tropical flavors, it's the perfect dish for a quick and flavorful dinner for two
Ingredients
- Ingredients (Serves 2):
- 1 pound chicken wings, cut into drumsticks and flats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice (ensure no added sugar)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol-based like Swerve Brown or Lakanto)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Instructions:Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well.
- Marinate Wings: Add the chicken wings to the bowl, tossing to coat them thoroughly. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Bake Wings: Remove the wings from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are cooked through and slightly crispy.
- Prepare Sauce:
While the wings bake, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Add the pineapple chunks and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the simmering marinade, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Glaze the Wings: Remove the wings from the oven. Place them in a clean bowl, pour the thickened pineapple sauce over, and toss to coat evenly.
Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with extra pineapple chunks or fresh herbs (optional). Enjoy your sweet-and-savory treat guilt-free!
Recipe Note
Diabetic-Friendly Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Wings
Indulge in these sweet and savory chicken wings, perfectly glazed with a tangy pineapple sauce.
This diabetic-friendly recipe replaces traditional sweeteners with healthier alternatives, making it a guilt-free treat. Juicy, tender, and bursting with tropical flavors, it's the perfect dish for a quick and flavorful dinner for two.
Prep and Cooking Time:
Prep Time:
Mixing the marinade: 5 minutesMarinating the chicken: 30 minutes (or longer for deeper flavor)Preparing the baking sheet and cornstarch slurry: 5 minutes
Total Prep Time: ~40 minutes (including marinating time)
Cooking Time:
Baking the wings: 25-30 minutes
Thickening the sauce: 5 minutes
Total Cooking Time: ~30-35 minutes
Overall Time:
Minimum Total Time (including marinating): ~1 hour 10 minutes
Hands-on Time: ~15-20 minutes
Carb count per serving
Ingredients Breakdown for 2 Servings:
Chicken wings (1 pound): 0g carbs
Unsweetened pineapple juice (1/2 cup): ~13g carbs
Low-sodium soy sauce (1/4 cup): ~2g carbs
Brown sugar substitute (2 tbsp): ~0g carbs (most substitutes are carb-free)
Garlic (2 cloves): ~2g carbs
Ginger (1 tsp): ~0.5g carbs
Pineapple chunks (1/4 cup): ~5g carbs
Cornstarch (1 tbsp): ~7g carbs
Water, salt, pepper: 0g carbs
Total Carb Count:
13g (pineapple juice) + 2g (soy sauce) + 2g (garlic) + 0.5g (ginger) + 5g (pineapple chunks) + 7g (cornstarch)
= 29.5g carbs total
Carbs Per Serving:
29.5g ÷ 2 = ~15g carbohydrates per serving
This is an estimate, so slight variations might occur depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 2
- per serving
- Calories
- Carbs
- 15 grams