WW Instant Pot Roasted Chicken

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The WW Instant Pot Roasted Chicken is a good meal option for Weight Watchers. This recipe contains WW-friendly ingredients, and you can make it in 35 minutes using an Instant Pot. The recipe for WW Instant Pot Roasted Chicken uses the chicken while removing the skin, which in turn makes this dish light and healthy. With the help of the Instant Pot, we will not have to wait for a long time for the chicken to cook. This method uses pressure, which in turn makes the chicken moist. Since we use the Instant Pot method, we do not need to include any oil or butter for the soaking of other seasonings. You can prepare this chicken for family dinners, lunches, special events, or occasions.

STATS:

  • Prep duration: Ten minutes
  • Cook duration: Twenty-five minutes
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Caloric count: 165 kcal
  • Serving size: 150 g cooked chicken
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: American
  • Serving: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT:

  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Trivet
  • Instant Pot

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 whole chicken (skin removed)
  • One tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • One teaspoon of paprika
  • Half tsp onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp pepper (black)
  • One cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SKINLESS WHOLE CHICKEN:

  • This is the main ingredient that we will be cooking in an Instant Pot. While the skin is not present over the chicken, this recipe becomes low in caloric count and drops the WW points to zero. If you want an alternative to this product, go for chicken pieces with bones, but remove the skin.

SALT:

  • Salt can easily improve the overall taste of the chicken and maintain the moisture in it as well. For substitution, use a seasoning that has no salt in it.

BLACK PEPPER:

  • This ingredient is helpful in maintaining the taste of the dish. It is your choice to either omit it or use a lesser amount of it.

PAPRIKA:

  • Paprika can make the chicken taste a bit smoky, and it can provide a nice color to it as well.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • It can provide a rich garlic taste in the chicken. While fresh garlic is an alternative idea, powder distributes equally.

ONION POWDER:

  • Including onion powder will provide the chicken with a bit of sweet flavor. Mince some onions and use them as an alternative to this ingredient.

ITALIAN SEASONING:

  • This is important since it gives the chicken freshness and scent. Other than Italian seasoning, you can use dry herbs for flavor.

CHICKEN BROTH:

  • This is important since the chicken will cook in this liquid inside the Instant Pot. You may utilize water if it’s comfortable to use.

LEMON JUICE:

  • Lemon juice helps in maintaining any extra flavor in the dish, and it also makes the chicken feel fresh. Vinegar can be an alternative for this.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Take the chicken that has no skin on it.
  2. You will need paper towels to dry the chicken.
  3. Take a small mixing bowl and place all the seasonings in it.
  4. You will need to apply the seasoning mix all over the chicken equally.
  5. Inside the Instant Pot, put in a trivet.
  6. Then transfer the broth to the Instant Pot.
  7. Place the chicken’s breast upwards over the trivet.
  8. Then, close it by placing the lid over it.
  9. Set the setting on high level and cook for 25 minutes.
  10. After 25 minutes, let the pressure exclude by itself.
  11. Then let the pressure out by yourself quickly.
  12. Keep the chicken for 5 minutes after taking it out.
  13. Now you can enjoy your chicken fresh and warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can steam some vegetables of your choice and place them along the chicken to make the meal fulfilling.
  • Another idea for using the chicken can be placing it inside any burgers or wraps.

TIPS:

  • Make sure that you remove the skin properly so that the dish can become lower in caloric count and WW points.
  • Rather than utilizing water to cook the chicken, it is a good option to use chicken broth so that the dish gets a nice flavor from it.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • The maximum storage limit for this chicken can be 4 days inside a sealed vessel.

FREEZER:

  • Slice up the chicken first, and then freeze it for ease. The limit for storing this is only 2 months.

FAQs:

If I remove the skin of the chicken, won’t it become very dry?

  • You do not have to worry about the chicken getting dry since this recipe uses an Instant Pot. The Instant Pot can easily provide moisture to the chicken when it cooks.

Will the chicken shred with ease?

  • Yes, the chicken can be shredded without any issue.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: Zero points

Sodium: 390 g

Iron: 1.3 grams

Calcium: 16 g

Calories: 165 kcal

Protein: 34 g

Total carbs: 1.5 grams

Net carbs: 1 g

Fiber: 0.5 g

Total fat: 2.5 grams

Vitamin A: 160 IU

Potassium: 320 grams

Serving size: 150 g

Serving: 1