WW Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken

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This recipe for WW Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken with veggies is a tasty, filling, and light meal that works well throughout the year. For a nutritious, well-balanced meal, moist chicken breasts are marinated in a straightforward mixture of herbs and garlic before being grilled with vibrant vegetables. This WW Grilled Garlic and Herb Chicken with veggies is perfect for a weekend cookout or a quick family dinner because it uses lean protein, fresh produce, and little oil, giving you all the flavor without the guilt.

STATS:

  • Diet: WW-Friendly, low in calories
  • Cuisine: American
  • Serving: Four servings
  • Course: Dinner or main
  • Prep done in fifteen minutes
  • Cook Time: Twenty minutes
  • The entire time will be thirty-five (35) minutes
  • Size/portion: 1 plate
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: Grilling(outdoor grill or grill pan)

TOOLS

  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk
  • Shallow dish or zip-top bag for marinating
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill pan or grill
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs
  • Knife

INGREDIENTS

  • Lemon juice, one tbsp.
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Salt, half a tsp.
  • 450 grams of chicken
  • Paprika, half a tsp.
  • 2 tbsps. of olive oil
  • A teaspoon of thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • One sp. of oregano

VEGETABLES

  • A tbsp. of olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • Italian seasoning, one tsp.
  • 1 zucchini
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion
  • Fresh basil or parsley
  • 1 cup of tomatoes
  • Salt, to taste

INGREDIENT NOTES

OIL

  • We are using the olive oil to add flavor and even for grilling. You can use half of the amount of olive oil given or cooking spray to lower the points.

VEGETABLES

  • Using sliced vegetables like zucchini rounds, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions will make your dish nutrient-rich and visually appealing. You can also go for mushrooms, asparagus, or yellow squash, as per seasonal availability.

CHICKEN

  • The recipe requires boneless and skinless chicken breasts as a lean source of protein that will keep the points low. Use either turkey breast or chicken tenderloins instead of chicken breast for variety in flavors.

ITALIAN SEASONING

  • It gives a delicious aroma and flavor to your veggies. Instead of using the prepared Italian seasoning, you can mix the oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary in your preferred ratio as per your taste.

GARLIC

  • Minced fresh garlic cloves for a strong and fresh aroma of garlic. Go for garlic powder if you are short on fresh garlic.

HERBS

  • We are using the dried herbs like oregano, thyme, and paprika to season the chicken. You may use the fresh herbs in double the amount if you can.

LEMON JUICE

  • Including it in the chicken marinade will strengthen the flavors and help tenderize the chicken with its citric acid.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Whisk the minced garlic, oregano, olive oil, parika, lemon juice, black pepper, thyme, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. The chicken breast should be placed in a bag with a zip-top closure.
  3. Cover it with that marinade, making sure all the chicken breasts are uniformly coated.
  4. Let the seasonings go inside the chicken well by leaving it for a minimum of thirty minutes to a maximum of four hours.
  5. Heat your grill or grill pan over normal to high flame.
  6. Apply light oil on the grills only to prevent sticking.
  7. Make a seasoning oil in a bowl by mixing salt, Italian seasonings, black pepper, and olive oil.
  8. Add sliced veggies and mix well to coat each one of them properly.
  9. Now, place the marinated chicken on the heated grill.
  10. After 5-7 minutes, turn the side of the chicken.
  11. Cook from another side till it is completely tender in the center.
  12. Remove the chicken after cooking and place the seasoned vegetables in the same grill pan.
  13. Cook them while moving with a spatula occasionally.
  14. Remove them from the pan when completely tender and slightly charred.
  15. Arrange the grilled veggies and chicken on a serving plate.
  16. Add some parsley or fresh basil as a finishing touch for presentation.
  17. Your WW Grilled Chicken and Veggies with herb and garlic is ready to impress your guests without increasing the calories.

TIPS

  • Always try to give more marinating time if you have it for deep penetration of flavors.
  • While grilling, apply the leftover marinade using the brush for more flavor.
  • Make your chicken flat for even and better tenderizing of the chicken.
  • Use grill baskets to grill the sliced vegetables.

STORAGE DIRECTIONS

FRIDGE

  • Pack your leftover chicken and vegetables in a tightly sealed container and keep them chilled in the fridge for 4-5 days.

FREEZER

  • Pack the cooked chicken and veggies separately in the freezer-friendly boxes to freeze for 60-70 days. Move that to the fridge a day before you wish to serve or eat.

FAQs

What trick may work to keep the chicken juicy?

  • We advise you to stop cooking immediately when the chicken gets tender. Leave it for ten minutes after cooking, then slice it.

Can I use some other herb to replace oregano?

  • You can easily use basil or rosemary if oregano is not available.

Will baking the dish work instead of grilling it?

  • Yes, place the seasoned veggies with marinated chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking dish. For 20-25 minutes, leave that dish in the oven that is already heated at 200 °C.

Will the frozen vegetables work instead of fresh ones?

  • Absolutely! You need to defrost them and then dry them out properly to avoid extra moisture while grilling.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Size/serve: One plate
The quantity of calories: ~265 kcal
Carbs(total): 11 g
Fiber: Three grams
Net carbs: 08 grams
Fat content: Ten grams
Sugar: 05 g
Proteins: Thirty-four grams
Sodium: 370 mg

This recipe contains 3-4 total WW points per plate of chicken and veggies.