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Grilled lemon herb chicken served over cauliflower rice as a no sugar dinner recipe for diabetics.

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

A vibrant, zesty grilled chicken dish served over buttery, herb-flecked cauliflower rice. This meal is designed specifically for those following No Sugar Dinner Recipes to manage blood sugar without sacrificing flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Diabetic Friendly, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Mediterranean inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Outdoor grill or cast-iron grill pan
  • 1 Food processor (for cauliflower)
  • 1 Meat thermometer
  • 1 Citrus press

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pcs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 pcs fresh lemons juice + zest
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 pcs large head of cauliflower
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Marinade

  • Whisk lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Pro Tip: Zest the lemon before juicing for maximum aroma.

Marinate the Chicken

  • Coat chicken evenly and marinate 15–30 minutes.
  • Pro Tip: Avoid marinating longer than 30 minutes—lemon acid can toughen the meat.

Rice the Cauliflower

  • Cut cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until rice-sized.
  • Pro Tip: Do not over-process; stop when pieces resemble couscous.

Grill the Chicken

  • Grill over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side.
  • Pro Tip (No Thermometer): Press the thickest part—if it springs back and juices run clear, it’s done.

Cook the Cauliflower Rice

  • Sauté cauliflower rice in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes.
  • Pro Tip: Add salt at the very end to avoid sogginess.

Serve

  • Slice chicken and serve over cauliflower rice with fresh herbs and lemon.

Video

Notes

Meal Prep Tips (3-Day Storage)
Store chicken and cauliflower rice separately in airtight containers
Refrigerate up to 3 days
Reheat gently to preserve texture
This makes it ideal for maintaining a Healthy meal plan for diabetics throughout the week.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Net Carbs: 6g
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 14g
• Sugar: 0g
This video for a visual step-by-step on how to perfectly rice your cauliflower at home, it's not our recipe.
Keyword Diabetic-friendly dinner, healthy meal plan for diabetics, healthy meal plan for type 2 diabetes, No Sugar Dinner Recipes