Do you like Chicken but....

are tired of the same ole same ole stuff...well how about tryng one of my yummy recipes!  I was given these when learning about Weigh****chers!

Quick Chicken Teriyaki

1/4 recipe = 4 pts

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 fresh cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, pared and minced

Instructions

90 minutes before mealtime, place chicken pieces in nonstick 9 inch square baking dish, combine remaining ingredients, and pour over chicken. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for one hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F. Bake chicken uncovered for 15 minutes, turn, bake additional 10-15 minutes until is cooked through.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

1/8 recipe = 4 pts OR 1/6 recipe = 5.5 pts

Ingredients

• 4 cups egg noodles
• 2 cans condensed lowfat cream of mushroom soup
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 6 oz cooked chicken breast halves
• 1 can tomatoes (optional: with green chiles)
• 10 oz frozen vegetables of choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook egg noodles, drain, set aside. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, mix in large bowl with all other ingredients. Transfer to 9 x 13 baking dish, bake 30 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Strips

1/4 recipe = 5 pts

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup low-fat butter substitute
• 1/4 tsp celery seed
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F. Simmer all ingredients except chicken on low heat, stirring occasionally, while cutting chicken into strips. Remove sauce from heat, lightly coat chicken and place on sprayed cooking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through, cover with remaining sauce and serve.

Unfried Chicken Kiev

1/6 recipe = 4 pts

Ingredients

• 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
• 3 Tbsp low-fat margarine
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 cups cornflake cereal
• 1/4 cup skim milk

Instructions

Soften margarine, preheat oven to 425 F. Cut margarine into 6 slices, place one on center of each chicken breast. Sprinkle garlic powder and chives evenly among 6 slices. Fold chicken breast over margarine, fold up sides, and secure with wooden skewer. Crush cornflakes, mix with parsley, and paprika. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with cornflake mixture. Place breasts, seam-side down, in sprayed 9 inch square baking pan. Bake 35 minutes or until cooked through.

Gourmet Chicken Dijon

1/4 recipe = 3 pts

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1 Tbsp dijon-style mustard

Instructions

Combine paprika, salt, and pepper, sprinkle evenly over chicken pieces. In a sprayed non-stick skillet, cook chicken 3-5 minutes on each side until browned. Set chicken aside. Combine 1/4 cup milk with flour, stir until well-blended. Add wine to skillet, scraping particles that cling to the bottom, then add milk and flour mixture, stirring in over heat. Add remaining milk and mustard and cook over medium heat until thickened. Return chicken to skillet, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Spiced-Up Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 6-8 pieces boneless skinless chicken
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tsp ground red pepper
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

Two and a half hours before meal time: Mix 1/2 of poultry seasoning into milk, combine all other dry ingredients in large ziploc bag. Dip chicken into milk, shake off excess, add to ingredients in bag, shake to coat. Refrigerate one hour.

One and a half hours before meal time: Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. Evenly space chicken in dish. Cover with aluminum foil, bake 40 minutes. Remove foil, bake additional 30 minutes or until meat comes easily off the bone.

Breaded Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4-6 boneless skinless pieces chicken breast
• 1-2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup low-fat biscuit mix
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F. Combine biscuit mix and all dry ingredients with enough applesauce to create a thick batter. Coat chicken pieces, place in sprayed 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake 20-25 minutes, until browned and juices run clear.

Baked Bayou Chicken

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless pieces chicken breast

1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic

1 1/2 Tbsp Creole seasoning

 

Instructions

Two hours prior to meal: Measure dressing into gallon-sized ziploc bag, add chicken pieces, seal. Place in refrigerator to marinate 1 hour.

One hour prior: Preheat oven to 325 F. Crush bread crumbs, mince garlic, and combine with other ingredients. Remove chicken from marinade and coat with crumb mixture. Coat a 13 x 9 baking dish with zero-calorie non-stick cooking spray. Bake 50 minutes or until juices run clear.