Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken

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Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken is high in protein amount and low in calories. It is the perfect Weight Watchers recipe. Because it is low in Weight Watchers points. Weight Watchers Teriyaki Chicken Sheet pan is a simple and healthy dish. It combines baked chicken and roasted vegetables that enhance the flavour and taste of the dish. It is perfect for lunch and dinner. This is an easy-to-make Weight Watchers recipe that will satisfy you and help you to stay balanced. Everyone will enjoy the taste of this dish, so try it at home. Let’s start the recipe with the instructions mentioned below.

 

Teriyaki Chicken

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Nonstick pan
  • Grill
  • Oven
  • Cooking Brush
  • Baking Tray

Ingredients

For Marination

  • Olive oil 1tbsp
  • Boneless chicken 1.5Ibs
  • Green onion, sliced
  • Salt 1/4tsp add according to taste
  • Black pepper 1/4tsp

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

  • Pure Maple syrup 1/2cup
  • Soy Sauce 1/4cup
  • Vinegar 2tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1tbsp
  • Water 1tbsp
  • Water 1/2 cup
  • Ginger chopped, 1tbsp
  • Garlic cloves, 3 minced
  • Scallions 2
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare Teriyaki Sauce.

  1. Add chopped garlic, ginger, maple syrup, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small nonstick pan.
  2. Combine all ingredients.
  3. Now, we will prepare the slurry.
  4. To make slurry: Take 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water.
  5. Whisk the cornstarch and water. If more water is required, add water.
  6. Add this slurry to the same pan. Mix all ingredients.
  7. Now, cook this sauce on a slow flame, or until the sauce consistency thickens
  8. When the sauce is ready, we will turn off the stovetop.
  9. Chill this sauce in the fridge.

Stovetop

  1. Take a large nonstick pan, and pour olive oil. Warm it over medium flame.
  2. Now, add boneless chicken to the pan.
  3. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  4. Simmer it for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is juicy and tender.
  5. Now, add Teriyaki sauce to the chicken.
  6. Cook it over a slow flame for 5 minutes or until the sauce consistency thickens.
  7. Shift chicken into serving dish.
  8. Garnish it with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Grill

  1. To grill, we will marinate the chicken.
  2. Add boneless chicken, sesame seeds, garlic, salt, black pepper, and teriyaki sauce to a bowl.
  3. Combine well all the ingredients.
  4. Refrigerate this marinated chicken for 2-3 hours.
  5. After that, add the marinated chicken pieces onto a grill.
  6. Next, add the remaining sauce over the marinated chicken.
  7. Now, grill each side for 5-6 minutes.
  8. Place this grilled chicken into the serving dish.
  9. Enjoy it with homemade sauces.

Oven

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Brush the baking tray with a few drops of olive oil.
  3. Now, marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, and the teriyaki sauce.
  4. Shift this marinated chicken onto a baking tray.
  5. For 10 minutes, bake the chicken or until, it’s soft and juicy.
  6. The juicy and crispy Chicken Teriyaki is ready.

Serving Ideas

You can serve this amazing Teriyaki Chicken with Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Green Beans, quinoa, Grilled vegetables, and salad.
It also pairs well with rice. You can eat this Chicken with white, and brown rice.
You can also eat it with broccoli rice and cauliflower rice. It is low in carbs.
Serve chicken with ramen-style noodles and soba noodles.

 

Tips

For a healthier version, add different vegetables.
Cook all vegetables on low flame so they won’t be burnt.
To make it more creamier, double the amount of sauce and add in the chicken.
Marinate the chicken for one hour. It will enhance the flavour.

Notes

Cooking time will vary according to the cooking method you choose.
Use low-sodium soy sauce.
You can replace chicken with chickpeas, tofu, fat-free beef, and salmon.
Instead of using soy sauce, use Tamari sauce.
Dried or fresh herbs can be used as garnish.

Storage Information

Fridge: Store the leftover Teriyaki Chicken in the fridge for 5-6 days
To Freeze: For 2 months, you can freeze the Teriyaki Chicken.
Reheat: Chicken can be reheated in a microwave for one to two minutes. You can also rewarm it on the stovetop over a slow flame.

FAQs

Which vegetables pair well to make this chicken?

You can add varieties of vegetables like asparagus, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, any kind of squash, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms.

What is the point value of chicken according to Weight Watchers?

Boneless, ground, and whole chicken contains zero Weight Watchers points. You can enjoy chicken it will not affect your Weight Watchers diet meal.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size 3-4 persons

Total Calories 305 kcal
Carbohydrates 17g
Protein 37g
Fat 8g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 14g
Sodium 910mg
Iron 1mg

Weight Watchers Points Per serving is 6