Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Wing (Skin Eaten) (1 Serving (34g))

Choose plain roasted, broiled, or baked wings with no breading, flour coating, honey glaze, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, or sweet rubs; these additions are common causes of a larger glucose rise.

Check labels and serving size for sauces, dry seasonings, and marinades; use unsweetened options such as salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, vinegar, lemon, mustard, or hot sauce without added sugar.

Keep the wing portion moderate and avoid pairing it with high-starch sides or sweet drinks; water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea are better choices.

Pair wings with a high-fiber, non-starchy vegetable side such as broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, zucchini, salad greens, or asparagus.

Eat slowly and consider having the vegetables first; this may blunt the size and speed of the post-meal rise.

Take an easy 10–20 minute walk after eating if it is safe for you, and compare your glucose response to different wing portions, preparations, and sauces.