Weight Watcher Jerk Chicken Recipes

JERK CHICKEN TRAY BAKE

Steps:

• Combine paprika, allspice and oregano in a large container with a lid. Add chicken and 2 teaspoons of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Close container lid and shake to coat chicken. Marinate in fridge for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 200°C. Place potatoes, onions, capsicums and whole garlic cloves in a large baking dish. Drizzle over remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer chicken to tray with vegetables. Bake for a further 15 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are cooked through. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

SLOW COOKER JERK-CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• To make marinade, combine coconut milk, cilantro, jerk seasoning, sugar, garlic, salt, ginger, lime juice and cayenne in a blender or food processor; process until combined and set aside.
• Layer chicken, potatoes, pineapple and onion in a slow cooker. Pour marinade over top; cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 5 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve
• Serving size: 1 piece chicken and about 3/4 cup potato-pineapple mixture

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine onion, scallion lengths, habanero, garlic, ginger, lime juice, oil, soy sauce, molasses, jerk seasoning, and allspice in blender; process until mixture forms a paste. Transfer 1/4 cup of paste to cup; cover and refrigerate.
• Combine chicken and remaining seasoning paste in large zip-close plastic bag. Squeeze out air and seal bag; massage paste onto chicken. Refrigerate 8 hours or up to overnight.
• Transfer chicken and seasoning paste to 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours on Low.
• Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
• With tongs, transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet. Brush top of chicken with reserved 1/4 cup seasoning paste. Spray chicken with nonstick spray. Broil until golden in spots, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced scallion and serve with lime wedges.
• Per serving: 1 thigh

JERK TURKEY SLOW COOKER SOUP FROM WEIGHT WATCHERS

Steps:

• Combine allspice, cayenne, ginger, garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a medium bowl.
• Add turkey and toss to coat; set aside for 15 minutes.
• Place turkey in a 5-quart slow cooker; add any spices remaining in bowl. Add garlic, onion, tomatoes, beans, broth, salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper; stir.
• Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours.
• Stir in lime juice and cilantro; let sit for 5 minutes for flavors to blend.
• Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

WEIGHT WATCHERS ZERO POINT JERK CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl add all the spices - cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper and mix the spices together.
• Prepare chicken pieces and place them in a large ziploc bag.
• Add spices to the chicken and shake to coat.
• Place in refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Instant Pot instructions: Add the seasoned chicken, garlic, onion, tomatoes, black beans, lime juice, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot.
• Stir to combine.
• Place lid on the Instant Pot and close.
• Close the vent on your Instant Pot to seal.
• Set Instant Pot to manual for 15 minutes.
• When pot beeps, allow Instant Pot do a natural release.
• Stove Top instructions: Place all ingredients in soup pot. Simmer on stove for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
• ENJOY!!

ORANGE CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.
• Add the chicken, cook 3 minutes.
• Add the ginger and cook ginger and chicken 2 more minutes, or til chicken is cooked through.
• Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
• In the skillet, combine the broccoli and water, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan; cook, covered, until tender-crisp, 3-4 minutes.
• Return the chicken to the skillet; stir in the broth, orange juice, and soy sauce.
• Add the dissolved cornstarch; cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils and thickens slightly.
• Add the orange; heat through.

WEIGHT WATCHER JERK CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken until mixture forms a paste (or in a food processor).
• Rub chicken evenly with spice mixture; cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
• Preheat broiler. Broil chicken on rack 10-15 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.