Weight Watchers Chicken Tender is a delicious and quick recipe. These tenders are made with low-fat chicken to reduce the calories. It perfectly fits your Weight Loss program. You can enjoy the tasty Weight Watchers Chicken Tender with low-point sauces. It gives a crunchy, juicy, and flavorful taste that satisfies your stomach and taste buds. air -fryer or oven are both good options to reduce the points. It has a total of 3 WW Points. Play with spices and herbs to enhance the dish’s flavor. Don’t skip any cooking instructions.
Equipment
- Small mixing Bowl
- Baking Tray
- Air Fryer Basket
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, 4 tsp
- Paprika 1/2 tsp
- Chicken Tenderloins 1 Pound
- Breadcrumbs 1/2cup
- Dried Parsley 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper 1/4 tsp
- Cayenne Pepper 1/4tsp
- Onion Powder 1/4tsp
- Garlic Powder 1/4tsp
- Cooking Oil Spray
- Salt 1/2tsp
- Eggs 2
Preparation of Honey Mustard Dip
- Honey Mustard 2tbsp
- Low-fat mayonnaise (1 tbsp)
- Warm water, 2-3 tablespoons
Instructions
- Add black pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, salt, and onion powder in a small mixing bowl.
- Combine all items until they mix well. Set aside bowl.
- Beat the egg in another bowl and reserve it.
- Add flour and paprika in a bowl and mix it well. Set aside this bowl.
- First, dip the chicken strips in flour, soak them with beaten eggs, and coat them with breadcrumbs.
- Coat all chicken strips using the same procedure.
Oven
- First, set the oven temperature to 400 degrees to bake chicken tenders.
- Drizzle cooking spray over the baking tray.
- Place coated chicken strips on this tray.
- Bake it for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Eat the chicken tenders with homemade tasty honey mustard dip.
Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer temperature to 390 degrees.
- Shift chicken strips in an air fryer basket. Cook it for about 10–15 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, flip each side so the chicken cooks properly.
- Enjoy the tasty dish with sauce.
Preparation of Honey Mustard Dip
- Add honey mustard, warm water, and light mayonnaise in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk all ingredients. The creamy sauce is ready.
- Serve with chicken tenders.
Serving Ideas
Side Dishes: Serve this dish with brown or white rice, egg bites, low-calorie ranch dressing, sandwiches, wraps, frittatas, skinny blue cheese dressing, and simple salads.
Fries: You can enjoy it with sweet potato fries, seasoned fries baked, and French fries.
Salad: Eat the tasty tenders with Mediterranean Quinoa, Broccoli, and orzo salad.
Tips
- Try this dish with different spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chopped red pepper flakes.
- Shift the coated chicken tender in a baking tray or air fryer one by one.
- Add low-fat grated parmesan cheese to give a cheesy flavor.
- You can cook chicken in an oven or air fryer to reduce the Weight Watchers points.
- Regular or oat breadcrumbs both work well.
Storage Information
Refrigerator: Store the remaining chicken tenders in a tight box and place them in the fridge for 4-5 days. Enjoy it later with dipping sauce.
Freezer: Transfer the chicken tenders in closed plastic jars and freeze them for 1-3 months. You can freeze cooked or raw chicken strips.
Microwave Oven: We will reheat the frozen tenders in a microwave oven for 1-2 minutes.
FAQs
Which seasonings pair well with this dish?
Taco and Italian Seasonings are both good options. You can add it to your choice and taste.
Can I use fat-free boneless chicken?
No, Its skin is two times more dense than tenderloin chicken. It takes a long time to cook. I prefer to use tenderloin chicken.
Which sauces pair perfectly with these tenders?
You can serve the tasty tenders with Homemade tomato sauce, Marinara sauce, Buffalo sauce, Lemon-herb yogurt sauce, and BBQ sauce.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Amount Per Serving: 2 pieces of chicken tender
Yield 8
Total Calories: 229kcals
Carbohydrates 12g
Protein 35g
Total Fat
Sugar 1g
Fiber 0g
Iron 1mg
Sodium 700mg
Total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving 3