Low-Carbohydrate Nutrition Approaches in Patients with Obesity, Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

Low Carb on a Budget Patient Guide

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30 RECIPES Main Dishes CRISPY NACHO CHICKEN THIGHS Makes 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients: • 30 grams parmesan chips • 1 tsp chili powder • 2 large eggs • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1/4 cup water • 48 oz bone in chicken thighs • 1 whole can chipotle peppers en adobo • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Protein, Fat, and Carb Counts are estimates. For precision, read labels and measure. Carbs: 0.2 grams Fiber: 0.4 grams Protein: 33.9 grams Fat: 30.4 grams Net carbs: 0.2 grams Instructions: 1. Arrange rack in center of oven. Heat oven to 400° F. Line a large baking sheet or broiler pan bottom with foil or parchment paper. Top with an ovenproof rack that will provide good air circulation, such as a cooling rack. 2. Process the parmesan cheese crackers (these are made only of cheese and are baked in an oven) and chili powder in a food processor to crumbs; set aside. 3. Whisk eggs, oil and water together in a large bowl. Add thighs and turn to coat. 4. Lift chicken from egg mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl; coat chicken in crumbs and place on rack on prepared baking sheet. Bake until deep golden and chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. 5. For Chipotle Sauce: While chicken is cooking, dice the chipotle and combine with the mayonnaise in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to use. Serve with chicken thighs.

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