Ww Easy Barbecued Chicken
Fire up the grill with this "WW Easy Barbecued Chicken," a quick and flavorful recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts. With tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with a smoky spice rub and caramelized in a tangy, low-sugar barbecue sauce, this dish delivers big, bold barbecue flavor while staying light and healthy. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s seasoned with simple pantry staples like garlic powder and smoked paprika and grilled to perfection for that irresistible char. Serve it alongside a fresh salad, grilled veggies, or your favorite guilt-free sides for a satisfying, Weight Watchers-friendly meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 ounces each) Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Low-sugar barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 spray (for grill or pan) Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then evenly sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken.
Lightly coat the grill grates or grill pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill or pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on one side. Avoid moving the chicken around to ensure nice grill marks.
Flip the chicken and brush the top side with half of the barbecue sauce. Cook for an additional 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Flip the chicken one more time and brush with the remaining barbecue sauce. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to caramelize the sauce slightly.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
Serve warm with your choice of healthy sides like grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, or mashed sweet potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 1883 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 211.4 g | 423% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1985 mg | 42% | |
*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.
