Lemon Chicken Slimming Weight Watchers Friendly Recipes

LEMON CHICKEN | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Spray the frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and cook the onions, chilli and chicken on a medium heat.
• When the onion has softened and the chicken has browned slightly, remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the stock, onion powder and no added sugar lemon squash to the pan and bring to the boil.
• Allow to simmer for a few minutes. Place half of the sauce into a jug and whisk in the xanthan gum a 1/4 of a tsp at a time. You will need to whisk well - and keep whisking!
• When the right consistency is achieved, return the sauce to the pan and add the chicken.
• Add the lemon slices and cook gently for another 5 minutes.
• Stir in the pineapple and remove from the heat immediately.
• Taste, and add a little granulated sweetener if it's a bit too sour.
• Serve with your choice of accompaniment.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• On a plate, combine 1 1/2 Tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper; add chicken and turn to coat.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes; transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Put 1 cup of broth and the garlic in same skillet; bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, scrapping up browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Add the broccoli; cover and cook for 1 minute.
• In a small cup, stir remaining 1/2 cup broth, 1/2 Tbsp flour, and 1/4 tsp salt; add this mixture to the skillet and bring it to a simmer over low heat.
• Cover and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and the lemon zest; heat through.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat.
• Serving size: 1 cup

HERBED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS -- WW FRIENDLY

Steps:

• On a large plate, combine Mrs. Dash seasoning with flour. Pat chicken dry and roll in flour mixture.
• Heat butter in large skillet; add chicken and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Meanwhile, remove zest from lemon, squeeze juice from lemon, and mix zest and juice with broth.
• Pour over chicken, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until juices run clear. Serve immediately.