Weight Watchers Southern (Air) Fried Chicken
Weight Watchers Southern (Air) Fried Chicken Recipe is a must-try healthy WW Friendly dinner option that's full of flavor and only 5 Points.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 cup cornflake crumbs
- tabasco pepper sauce to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 4 (5oz each) boneless skinless chicken breast
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a 2-cup glass measuring cup, stir together the buttermilk, pepper sauce, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning until blended.
- Place the chicken in a large zip-close plastic bag and add the buttermilk mixture.
- Squeeze out the air from the bag and seal it.
- Turn the bag to coat the chicken with the buttermilk mixture.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- On a sheet of wax paper, mix together the flour, paprika, onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg.
- Place the crushed cornflakes on a separate sheet of wax paper.
- Drain the chicken in a colander and discard the buttermilk mixture.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Coat the chicken with the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Press the chicken into the cornflakes so that they adhere lightly.
- Spray nonstick spray all over the chicken.
- Preheat a 6- to 8-quart air fryer to 350°F or 360°F for 3 minutes, according to your air fryer's settings.
- Spray the bottom and side of the fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the chicken in the basket, leaning the pieces against the side if needed to fit.
- Air fry the chicken for 5 minutes.
- Turn the chicken breasts carefully, making sure not to disturb the coating.
- Air fry the chicken until the crust is golden and crispy, and a thermometer inserted into the chicken registers 165°F, about 5 minutes longer.
- Serve the chicken with hot sauce.
Notes
Serving Size: 2 pieces chicken
5 Points (2022/2023 Plan)
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Nutrition
Calories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 57gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 1360mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1261IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 19mg
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