20 Easy Weight Watchers Chicken Recipes
If you recently joined Weight Watchers and are looking for new, low carb or low-fat chicken recipes to try out, you’ve come to the right place because we have five of the very best listed below.
Ingredients
- 1/4 c parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsps dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 4 1/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F. I always heat my oven to the correct temp before preparing any dishes like this, that way I’m not stuck waiting to pop it in.
- In a resealable bag or plastic bowl with a lid, combine your cheese, breadcrumbs, and all of your seasonings. Shake well. (This is also when you’d add any extra spices or flavors you want to include.)
- Transfer the mixture to a plate. Dip each of the chicken breasts while turning to coat all sides evenly. (Better yet, all the spices and toppings can be tossed in a sealable plastic bag or a bowl with a lid, shaken with the cutlets for a less messy coating! I detest getting my hands super dirty in the kitchen, so when I can avoid it, I do.)
- Arrange each of the cutlets on a nonstick baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. I always bust out my meat thermometer to check that it’s at 165 °F, the ideal temperature.
Notes
Wine Pairings:
- I always try to plan a meal with a great bottle of wine in mind. For parmesan cutlets, I prefer a dry sauvignon blanc. A smooth white like this won’t compete with the spices you’ve layered on your chicken, instead deliciously fading into the background to bolster the meal.
If you decide to add some extra paprika and lemon for spicier cutlets, go for semi-dry champagne; the tingle of the bubbles and slightly sweet flavor will juxtapose the heat from the chicken, in the end marrying two opposing tastes beautifully. - My last wine of choice, if you choose to add honey to your cutlets, is a darker, peppery shiraz or Argentinian Malbec. A similar concept to the suggestion involving champagne, but inverted. The body and spice of the wine will complement the sweetness of moist chicken with parmesan and honey, while also jiving with the hints of paprika and garlic that will dance on the taste buds.
- When in doubt, don’t stress! Each of these recipes is easy to cook, easy to impress with, and very easy to enjoy.