Better for You Weight Watchers Oven Fried Chicken Recipe

June 14, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info, Yummy Can't Say No Chicken Recipes at 12:04 pm | (4) Comments »

Oven Fried Chicken.jpgLet’s not let Colonel Sanders get us down, allow this wonderful & better for you Weight Watchers Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken recipe raise your spirits & lower your trans fat!  This is really a great & guilt-free fried chicken recipe.  Trust me & just try it.

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 t. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 t. table salt
  • 1/8 t. cayenne pepper
  • 3 oz. buttermilk
  • 3/4 C. corn flakes crumbs
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Go ahead & preheat oven to 365 F, or 185 C.

Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a medium bowl- combine flour, salt & cayenne pepper.

Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.

Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side. Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.

Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 20 minutes.

 

Eat well & Laugh often!

Weight Watchers Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa Recipe

June 12, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For the Grill, Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info, Yummy Can't Say No Chicken Recipes at 12:50 pm | (3) Comments »

jerk chickent highs Recipe.jpgJust in time for your Father’s Day cookout, give your favorite dad the food he loves instead of the classic tie gift.  This Weight Watchers Jerk Chicken Thighs with Mango Salsa recipe is a melt-in-your-mouth chicken dish perfect for even the pickiest eaters.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, about 6 thighs
  • 1 large mango, diced
  • 2 small shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

What’s Next:

Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.

In a large bowl- combine cinnamon, allspice, garlic salt, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper & 1 tablespoon of lime juice.  Mix into a paste.

Brush both sides of chicken with seasoning paste; set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Meanwhile, let’s move on to the Mango Salsa.  In a medium bowl- combine mango, shallot, jalapeno, cilantro, remaining tablespoon of lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.

Place chicken on preheated grill. Grill for 10 minutes; flip and grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes more. Cut each chicken thigh in half to serve.

 

Eat well & Laugh often!

Weigh Wacthers Weekend Recipe- Chocolate Chip Cookies

June 2, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info, Cookie Recipes, Dessert Recipes at 11:42 am | Comments »

Weight Watchers Cookies Recipe.jpgIf zucchini cake isn’t your thing, then you must delve into this delicious Weight Watchers Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.  At just 2 POINTS, you won’t feel guilty as the sweet chocolate melts on your lips!

Ingredients:

  • 2 sprays cooking spray
  • 2/3 cup light cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole-grain wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
  • 1/4 tsp table salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp fat-free skim milk
  • 6 oz mini chocolate chips

What’s Next:

Go ahead & preheat your oven to 375 F, or 195 C.

Coat 2 cookie sheets with cooking stray or cover with parchment paper.

In a large bowl- beat cream cheese and both sugars with an electric mixer until sugar is fully mixed.  Add egg and vanilla.  Beat until blended.

In a medium bowl- combine both flours, salt & baking soda.

Add half the flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture; beat until well incorporated. Add milk and remaining flour mixture; beat until fully blended and then fold in chips.

Drop heaping teaspoons of dough onto prepared cookie sheet and press dough down with dampened fingers to form about 1-inch raw cookies. Make sure to leave at least an inch between each cookie. Bake cookies until slightly golden on top, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Yields 1 cookie per serving.

 

Eat well & Laugh often!

Weight Watchers Weekend Recipe- Apple Zucchini Coffee Cake

June 2, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info, Dessert Recipes at 9:42 am | (1) Comment »

Recipe.gifNow, there’s no reason we can’t have our cake & eat it too.  This weekend when you’re lazing back & enjoying the day, why not try this great & not too bad for you Weight Watchers Apple Zucchini Coffee Cake recipe.  This is a fantastic, moist cake with a lot of sweet flavor, and the sweetest part is that it’s Weight Watchers so you know you’re doing right.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup zucchini, unpeeled & shredded
  • 2 sweet apples, peeled and shredded
  • 1/4 cup raisins

What’s Next:

Go ahead & preheat oven to 350 F or 175 C.

In a large bowl- combine flour, baking soda & nutmeg

In a small separate bowl- combine egg, vanilla, butter & sugar.  Whisk until blended.  Stir in zucchini, apples and raisins.  Add contents to dry mix & stir well.

Pour in a greased 8-inch round pan. Bake 35 minutes.

 

Eat well & Laugh often!

Get Ready for Flavor with Weight Watchers Banana Couscous Parfait Recipe

March 15, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info, Dessert Recipes at 9:00 am | Comments »

Banana Cousous.jpgThis Banana Couscous Pudding & Fruit Parfait Weight Watchers recipe is a fantastic to start the day, or end it on a high, delicious note.  I love this banana couscous recipe, it is a fabulous and creative way to enjoy two of my favorite things:  bananas & couscous!

Points Value:  2; Servings:  4

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup couscous, uncooked
  • 1 oz fat-free/sugar-free instant banana pudding
  • 2 cups skim milk, cold
  • 1 large banana. ripe & sliced
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/8 oz mint leaves, sprigs (for garnish)

What’s Next:

In a medium saucepan- bring water to a boil.  Cut off heat & add couscous.  Stir until mixed in & cover.  Let stand for 5 minutes & stir.

Prepares pudding according to package directions using skim milk.

Stir in couscous- it’s OK if it is still warm, no worries.  Let stand for 5 minutes until pudding is set.

To make parfaits (yep, get those parfait glasses out & brush the dust off) layer about 2 tablespoons of pudding, then 2 tablespoons of bananas, 2 tablespoons pudding, and 2 tablespoons strawberries into each glass.  Garnish with mint leaves and you’re ready to impress them all with this quick & easy elegant Weight Watchers recipe.  Enjoy!

Eat well & Laugh often.

Your New Favorite Weight Watcher Chili Recipe

March 9, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 3:07 pm | (7) Comments »

turkey_chili.jpgAs promised, the Your New Favorite Weight Watcher Chili Recipe.  Enjoy.  This is fantastic with the Weight Watchers Fabulous Spicy Corn Muffins Recipe.  Get ready for some good food. 

Ingredients:

  • 7 oz ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup canned Italian tomatoes, drained & chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

What’s Next:

Spray large saucepan with non-stick spray & heat over medium-high heat.

Add turkey and onion.  Using wooden spoon, crumble turkey meat.  Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned- about 5 minutes.

Add all remaining ingredients (did you think I was going to list all that again?  Whew!) and stir until combined. 

Reduce heat to low & allow to simmer, stirring occasionally.  Cook until chili is thick & flavors have melded- about one hour.

Remove bay leaf (don’t eat that thing, dangerous to your health) and you’re ready to serve.  Enjoy this delicious chili with your wonderful muffins.

Eat well & Laugh often.

Weight Watchers Fabulous Spicy Corn Muffins Recipe

March 9, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 1:38 pm | (4) Comments »

spicycornmuffins.jpgSkip the cornbread and pair up with these jalapeno and scallion-filled muffins with a bowl of your favorite chili- you might have a new favorite here soon!

Points value:  3 ; Servings:  12

Ingredients:

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup corn oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 3/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped

What’s Next:

Go ahead and preheat your oven to 350 F, or 175 C.  Coat a 12-hole muffin tin or muffin liners with cooking spray.

In a large bowl- mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder & salt.

In a medium bowl- mix together oil, honey, egg & milk.

Create a well with a spoon in the middle of the cornmeal mix and pour in milk mixture,  Mix until combined.

Fold in scallions & jalapenos.

Drop heaping tablespoon of batter into muffin pan until each is about 2/3 full.  Bake 20 -25 minutes, or until golden.  Enjoy these fabulous Weight Watcher muffins.  Watch out for Your New Favorite Weight Watcher Chili Recipe.

Eat well & Laugh often.