Cheesy Chicken Patties

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Weight Watchers Cheesy Chicken Patties are a low-calorie, juicy, and flavorful recipe. These patties are a fantastic approach to retaining your weight loss diet objectives. They are made with lean chicken breast, panko breadcrumbs, and simple spices. This recipe is perfect for a weekday supper. You can customize these patties with different spices and herbs. Weight Watchers Cheesy Chicken Patties are a delicious and nourishing dinner that fits within your daily points. You can enjoy these patties all week because they’re easy to prepare in huge batches. This dish is worth attempting. Let’s make these patties with the instructions (mentioned below).

STATS

  • Course: Main
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Twenty-two minutes
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Thirty-two minutes
  • Method: Stovetop

EQUIPMENT

  • One sharp knife
  • Electric meat grinder
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • One spoon
  • Patty molder
  • Nonstick pan
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • One pound of boneless chicken breast
  • Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup
  • One-fourth cup of grated Parmesan cheese, reduced-fat
  • 1 egg white
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • One tsp of garlic powder
  • Onion powder 1 teaspoon
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Crushed pepper (black), add to taste

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES

Chicken:

  • Choose lean chicken breast to avoid extra fat content.

Bread crumbs:

  • Use panko breadcrumbs to coat patties. Alternatively, you can use rolled oats, crushed whole-wheat crackers, almond flour, or even cooked & mashed cauliflower for a gluten-free and low-carb option.

Cheese:

  • Try this dish with different types of cheese, such as cheddar or feta.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Wash the chicken breast with tap water.
  2. Then, dry the chicken with kitchen tissue.
  3. After that, cut the chicken breast into rough pieces with a knife.
  4. Next, add it to an electric meat grinder.
  5. We will finely chop the chicken.
  6. Then, add garlic powder, chicken, salt, grated Parmesan cheese, egg white, black pepper, and onion powder to a bowl.
  7. Mix the chicken and spices with a spoon.
  8. Next, convert this meat mixture into patties with your hands or a patty molder.
  9. Then, add panko breadcrumbs to another small bowl.
  10. Now, evenly apply bread crumbs on each patty.
  11. Next, add olive oil to a nonstick pan and heat it.
  12. Then, shift the chicken patties one by one in the heated pan.
  13. Simmer each side of the patty for about 5 to 6 minutes.
  14. The yummy and wholesome Weight Watchers Cheesy Chicken Patties are ready.
  15. Shift the tender and crispy chicken patties on a tray and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Place the chicken patty on a whole grain bun and top it with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and low-fat mayo.
  • Serve the patties with air-fried potato fries.
  • Enjoy it with vegetable pilaf or brown rice.
  • Chili dip, Greek yogurt dip, or apple slaw work best with these patties.
  • Accompany it with corn and black bean salad.

TIPS

  • Choose skinless and boneless chicken breast.
  • Avoid overmixing the chicken and other items.
  • Make equal-sized patties with the help of a molder.
  • Utilize low-point or gluten-free, good-quality bread crumbs.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Preserve the juicy and flavorful patties in a closed bowl and refrigerate them for three days.

Freezer:

  • We can freeze the cooked or uncooked chicken patties. Arrange the patties on a tray and cover them with a plastic sheet. Then, freeze the patties for eighty to one hundred twenty days.

Reheating:

  • Cook the uncooked patties in a nonstick pan. However, cooked frozen patties can be reheated in the microwave.

FAQs

How can I make these chicken patties by utilizing different spices?

  • Try different herbs, spices, and even a little Worcestershire sauce or low-sodium soy sauce to get a variety of flavor profiles.

Can I stuff my chicken patties with vegetables?

  • You can stuff your patties with finely chopped vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, eggplants, and mushrooms. These will provide nutrients and flavors while lowering the Points value.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Total servings 12
Total Calories 140 kcal
Carbohydrates 5 g
Protein 25 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Sodium 250 mg

The total Weight Watchers SmartPoints per chicken patty is 3 (three).