Dinner · 6g net carbs · 38g protein

Diabetic Friendly French Chicken. Only 6g carbs and 38g protein.

French chicken paillard with green beans, lemon & Dijon. 6g carbs, 38g protein, 420 kcal, 25 min. High protein diabetic-friendly dinner | LevelTrack.

Diabetic Friendly French Chicken. Only 6g carbs and 38g protein. — LevelTrack recipe card

Ingredients

  • 1 (6oz) chicken breast, pounded thin
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced into wedges
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Method

  1. Pound chicken to 1/2" thin; season with salt, pepper, thyme.
  2. Sauté green beans in 1/2 tbsp olive oil 4-5 min until tender-crisp; add garlic, cook 30s.
  3. Sear chicken in remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil 3-4 min per side until golden, 165°F.
  4. Plate chicken with green beans; top with lemon slices, parsley, lemon zest.
  5. Rest 2 min, serve with fresh lemon squeeze.

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