WW Bang Bang Chicken

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The WW Bang Bang Chicken is a light recipe of the renowned spicy and sweet food. The creamy, zesty sauce and the tender morsels of chicken fill up one without filling up on excess calories. WW Bang Bang chicken does not get deep fried, as it is cooked and fat-free varieties or low-point varieties are used in this to make it healthy. It can serve during lunch or dinner, or for meal prep. It is a simple, inexpensive, and high in bold flavor dish. Be it a meal plan with Weight Watchers, or simply a diet to eat lighter, it is delicious, it is guilt-free, and it supposes the small change of the restaurant take-out.

STATISTICS:

  • Diet: Weight Watchers-friendly, high-protein, low-fat. Course: Main, Meal Preparation
  • Food: Asian American
  • Preparing time: 10 minutes
  • Time to cook: 15–18 minutes
  • Time spent: 25 to 30 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 cup of sauced, cooked chicken
  • Yield: Four servings.
  • Level of difficulty: easy
  • Preparation method: air fryer or oven

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer or oven
  • Bowls for mixing
  • Air fryer basket or baking tray
  • Parchment paper, Tongs as well as a spatula
  • Measurement spoons and cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • One pound of cubed, skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • A half-tsp of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered onion
  • Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  • 1/4 cup flour or cornstarch
  • Spray for cooking

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE:

  • 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, plain and fat-free
  • Two tablespoons of light mayonnaise (either avocado-based , reduced-fat)
  • A few teaspoons of (sugar-free) sweet chili sauce
  • One teaspoon of Sriracha, along with to taste
  • A pinch of lime juice or rice vinegar
  • Half a teaspoon of sugar-free syrup / honey (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Chicken:

  • Chicken breast is low-fat, high-protein that is zero points on most of the WW plans. The chicken should cook fast and evenly without drying out if it is diced uniformly.

Coating (cornstarch or flour):

  • Baked or air-fried, cornstarch gives off a fine outside texture. It is less dense than breading, only adds few points. All-purpose flour may also be used, in case.

Greek Yogurt:

  • Plain non fat Greek yogurt contributes to the sauce in planting protein and creaminess to it and makes the sauce fat and low calorie. It resembles the amount of points of mayo.

Light Mayonnaise:

  • Gives a conventional bang bang creaminess and tang. Putting the smooth texture into lower points by using reduced-fat or avocado-based mayo.

Sweet chili sauce:

  • The sweet-spicy taste of the traditional bang bang sauce comes without unwanted carbs and calories, in a sugar-free version. One must always keep a look out for the hidden sugars in the labels.

Hot Sauce (Sriracha):

  • Provides warmth and daring taste. Add or cut down to your spice liking without adding points.

Vinegar or Lime juice (A cup of Acid):

  • Brings some brightness and balance to the sauce that cuts through the greasiness. Lime adds another fresh taste, which lends to the spicy tastes.

Optional Sweetener:

  • A little honey or sugar-free syrup takes the edge off heat and tart. Season to taste according to the level of sweetness of your chili sauce.

Cooking Spray:

  • Assists in crisping up an outercoat without the deep-frying. It keeps the chicken lower in fat and points. Just don t over-spray it to make it WW-friendly.

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken, salt, pepper, onion powder, & garlic powder.
  2. Toss to coat evenly after adding the cornstarch.
  3. Set the air fryer or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Spray gently after lining the tray / basket with paper towel.
  5. Arrange the chunks of chicken on a sheet layer.
  6. Bake or air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, turning halfway through, or till golden & cooked through.
  7. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a dish while the chicken cooks.
  8. Whisk since creamy and velvety.
  9. Give the chicken a minute or two to cool.
  10. To ensure uniform coating, add to the bowl & stir in the sauce.
  11. Warm up and serve over vegetables, rice, or lettuce wraps.

TIPS:

  • Chicken can be tossed in sauce minutes before they are to be served to make the coating crispy.
  • Add some steamed broccoli, cabbage, or lettuce shreds to blister your plate with zero-point foods.
  • Multiply the sauce by two and have it in the fridge so that you can use it on vegetables or wraps.
  • To avoid sticking during baking used parchment.

STORAGE DETAILS:

FRIDGE:

  • Store cooked chicken & sauce in distinct, sealed chilled containers. Use within three days. Reheat the chicken in the oven or air fryer.

FREEZER:

  • For at least a month, Cooked chicken should be kept in a freezer-safe container without sauce. Toss with new sauce after reheating in the oven or air fryer.

FAQs:

Can I fry the chicken in a pan?

  • Yes. Light cooking spray & a nonstick skillet are okay. Bake under medium heat while brown & 90% cooked.

May I substitute mayonnaise in the sauce?

  • Yes. You may use all Greek yogurt or use a lower point sour cream alternative of your choice.

Can I use an air fryer to cook the chicken?

  • Yes, air-fry at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, half way during the cooking flip Spray it with spray that is low in points & keeps it crispy.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 190
Protein: 27g
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 5g
Sugar: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Sodium: 330mg
Serving size: 1 cup
Servings: 4
The Weight Watchers Bang Bang Chicken is estimated to have 2 to 3 SmartPoints per serving depending on your plan.