Weight Watchers-Friendly Crispy Butter Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs, beaten (0 points on some plans, check your specific plan)
  • 1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs (16 points)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (0 points)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (0 points)
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (0 points)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Ingredients:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with cooking spray.
    • Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl.
    • In another shallow bowl, mix together the Ritz cracker crumbs, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  2. Coat Chicken:
    • Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
    • Dredge the chicken in the cracker crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.
  3. Bake Chicken:
    • Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  4. Serve:
    • Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as a green salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutritional Information (Per Chicken Breast):

  • Calories: Approximately 220-250 calories
  • Total Fat: 12 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
  • Sodium: 600 milligrams
  • Total Carbohydrates: 14 grams
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 grams
  • Sugars: 2 grams
  • Protein: 22 grams

Weight Watchers Points (Per Chicken Breast):

  • Total points for the recipe: 16 points (from Ritz cracker crumbs)
  • Points per chicken breast: Approximately 4 points each (assuming 4 servings)

Tips to Keep Points Low:

  1. Use reduced-fat or low-sodium Ritz crackers: This can help reduce the points.
  2. Panko breadcrumbs substitute: Substitute Ritz cracker crumbs with panko breadcrumbs. A cup of panko typically has fewer points.
  3. Egg white substitute: Use egg whites or an egg substitute to lower points if eggs are not zero points on your plan.

Enjoy your lighter version of Crispy Butter Chicken!