Asparagus Lemon Chicken recipe for diabetics

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It is the first of the month again so today’s column is a recipe designed for diabetics. Today’s recipe makes (2) 1 1/2 cup servings. The calorie count is 339 and the dietary exchanges are: 2 starch, 2 1/2 meat and 2 vegetables.

Asparagus Lemon Chicken - 2 servings

Ingredients:

Uncooked rice, 1/2 cup

Chicken bouillon granules, 1 tsp

Water, 1/2 cup

2-inch asparagus pieces, 1 cup

Nonstick cooking spray

Boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces cut into bite-size pieces

Lemon juice, 1 tbsp

Olive oil, 2 tsps

Dried dill weed, 1 1/2 tsps

Salt, 1/8 tsp

Parsley, 2 tsps finely chopped

Directions:

1) Prepare rice according to package directions, adding bouillon granules to water.

2) Meanwhile, place 1/2 cup water in 12-inch nonstick skillet, bring to boil. Add asparagus, return to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. Wipe out skillet with paper towel.

3) Coat same skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir frequently with two utensils to toss easily. Remove from heat, add asparagus. Cover and keep warm.

4) Combine lemon juice, oil, dill and salt in small bowl.

5) Add rice, lemon juice mixture and parsley to chicken mixture and stir until blended.

Tip of the week:

Convenience foods - Most people rely on convenience foods from time to time, usually when they are unable to shop for fresh ingredients. Fast food need not necessarily mean junk food, and there is a vast range to choose from. For the next eight weeks, we will give you some ideas on stocking and using convenience foods beginning with canned, savory foods. Keep a supply of whole and chopped tomatoes and beans, vegetables such as corn, asparagus, and artichoke hearts; tuna; cooked ham; sauces; condensed and ready-to-heat soups; peanut and other nut butters.

Bob Robinson’s cookbooks “Bob’s Favorite Recipes” and “Bob’s Grub for Groups” are available at Accents and Western Auto in Conroe.

Editor’s note: Following Chef Bob Robinson’s passing in February, The Courier maintains his future columns on file and will run them until completion at the end of the year.