Ww 4 Points Easy Blackened Chicken
Savor the bold, smoky flavors of this Weight Watchers-friendly Blackened Chicken recipe, a low-point, high-flavor dish perfect for quick weeknight dinners. With a simple homemade spice blend featuring paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 25 minutes. The technique of blackening locks in a charred, flavorful crust while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. At only 4 WW points per serving, this dish is a guilt-free way to spice up your meal rotation. Serve it with a fresh squeeze of lemon for a tangy finish, or pair it with your favorite light sides for a complete and satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (4 oz each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 spray (for greasing the pan) olive oil spray
- 4 pieces (optional for serving) lemon wedges
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the blackening seasoning.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with olive oil.
Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving them, allowing the spices to blacken and form a crust.
Flip the chicken breasts over and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1524 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 142.4 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1394 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
