Is tandoori chicken good for diabetes?

Yes

Yes — tandoori chicken is a good choice with diabetes. Grilled, high protein, minimal added fat. Already a swap target.

Verdict for Type 2 Diabetes

Yes

Yes — tandoori chicken is a good choice with diabetes. Grilled, high protein, minimal added fat. Already a swap target.

The numbers

Glycemic index
Not applicable
Serving
1 serving (100 g)

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Tandoori Chicken: glycemic index and serving

Glycemic index, serving and glycemic load for Tandoori Chicken
Glycemic indexNot applicable — little or no available carbohydrate
Typical serving1 serving (100 g)

Can I eat tandoori chicken every day with diabetes?

Yes, at a normal serving (1 serving (100 g)) and as part of a varied diet. Already a swap target.

Does tandoori chicken raise blood sugar?

Tandoori Chicken contains little or no available carbohydrate, so glycemic index does not really apply to it and it has minimal direct effect on blood glucose. What matters here is the rest of the meal it is part of.

What should I eat tandoori chicken with if I have diabetes?

Already a swap target. Tandoori Chicken is already a protein source, so the thing to watch is what it is served with — the rice, roti or bread beside it is usually where the glucose load comes from.

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Medical disclaimer

This is general dietary information, not medical advice. If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea (glimepiride, glipizide, gliclazide), reducing your carbohydrate intake — or adding foods like bitter gourd or fenugreek that lower glucose on their own — can cause hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor before making changes, and monitor your glucose while you do.

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