Chicken Drumstick Recipes ... for diabetics and non-diabetics !

We receive a variety of emails, and one came in the other day asking for chicken drumstick recipes that are suitable for diabetics. So, I'm happy to oblige. The recipes* below are actually suitable for diabetics and non-diabetics...

Chicken's many plus points - its versatility, as well as the ease and speed with which it can be cooked - make it one of the most popular meats around. It has a high level of good quality protein, as well as B vitamins, iron, copper and selenium. For many of us chicken drumsticks, or chicken legs, are the most perfect part of a chicken - they are protein-rich, succulent and very juicy. I also find that are usually very reasonably priced ...

Below you will find three Chicken Drumstick recipes. All are low carb, and suitable for diabetics and non diabetics. These recipes can be changed to use chicken thighs if preferred.  

Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
serves 4/5
10 chicken drumsticks (2,5 lb)
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed, not peeled
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. dry rosemary 

recipe instruction details here

Chicken Drumsticks - Grilled with Buttermilk
Serves Four
8-12 chicken drumsticks (or thighs)
300ml (10 fl.oz.) buttermilk
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 spring onions, minced
1 tsp dried chilli flakes
1 tbsp. maple syrup
recipe instruction details here

Lemon Parsley Chicken
Approximately 2-3 lbs chicken drumsticks
1 medium purple onion, cut into slices
2-3 Tbsp. ghee or coconut oil
2-3 lemons, cut into quarters
1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
recipe instruction details here

A variety of recipe* ideas are within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan