Getting dinner on the table is tough enough. For the millions of Americans who have diabetes or have family members with diabetes, preparing healthy and appealing meals can be nightmare. To the rescue: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association, two of the nation's leading sources for nutrition and health information.
Legend has it that this recipe originated in Savannah, Georgia, from a sea captain selling spices. Whether or not the tale is true, the mix of currants, thyme, almonds, cayenne pepper, curry powder, and garlic certainly adds an enjoyable flavor.
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 -inch pieces
One 14- to 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with curry powder, salt, and cayenne.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Brown the chicken in oil on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Saute the onion and garlic in the same skillet for 3 minutes. Add the green pepper, tomatoes with liquid, currants, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the skkillet; reduce the heat. Cove and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 15 minutes, spooning the juices over the chicken occasionally. While the chicken is cooking, heat the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until slightly browned and fragrant.
Sprinkle the dish with toasted almonds at serving time.
Nutrition Facts per Serving Serving size: 2 pieces (1/4 chicken)
Amount per serving:
Calories 328
Calories from fat 118
Total fat 13 gm
Saturated fat 3 gm
Cholesterol 93 mg
Sodium 550 mg
Total carbohydrate 20 gm
Dietary fiber 3 gm
Sugars 14 gm
Protein 32 gm
Exchange List Approximations
Starch 1
Vegetable 1
Meat, lean 4