Ww Easy Barbecued Chicken Recipe

Fire up your grill for this delicious and healthy Weight Watchers-friendly barbecued chicken recipe! Adapted from the classic "Simple & Classic Homecooking" cookbook (2000), this recipe is a flavor explosion with only 4 WW points per serving. Juicy chicken, perfectly charred, and coated in a tangy barbecue sauce – get ready for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 260.2 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 4.5 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ww Easy Barbecued Chicken

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How to Make Ww Easy Barbecued Chicken

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  4. Set aside 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce for serving.
  5. Keep the remaining sauce warm.
  6. Lightly coat your grill rack with cooking spray.
  7. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  8. Place the chicken breasts (bone-side up) on the preheated grill rack.
  9. Grill for 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting occasionally with the warm barbecue sauce.
  10. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve the grilled chicken generously drizzled with the reserved barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

5g

Carbs

5g