Grilled Chicken Recipes Weight Loss

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Therefore, there is only one option for those of us trying to eat lighter and healthier: grilled chicken.

Here is a collection of 27 mouthwatering low-calorie recipes for grilled chicken from my favorite recipe websites, all with Weight Watchers Points Values, to keep you from getting bored this summer.

All of these recipes can be grilled outside or inside, and they’re all fine with grill pans and electric grilling gadgets that let me cook inside if you’re like me and prefer to grill indoors with your dependable grill pan or George Foreman Indoor Grill.

One of my all-time favorite grilled chicken recipes is Ina Garten’s Grilled Lemon Chicken from the first Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, which I’m starting off this collection of grilled chicken recipes with.

I love Ina and olive oil, but it’s pricey in more ways than one, so if you’re watching your wallet and/or your Weight Watchers points, do what I do, use a whole lot less. I’ve been making this recipe for ages, only skinnier.

The only preparation required is to place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a bowl or zipper-lock plastic bag, let them marinate for a while, and then you’re done.

The chicken will become more tender and flavorful as it marinates in this straightforward mixture of lemon, olive oil, and herbs for a longer period of time.

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Skinny Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe 🔗

Simple and Delicious, this Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe from the Barefoot Contessa made lighter, healthier and more Weight Watchers friendly. Note: This chicken needs to marinate for several hours before cooking for best flavor!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 /8th of recipe or about 3 ounces chicken

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /8th of recipe or about 3 ounces chicken, calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Protein 33.1 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed (about 8 4-ounce chicken breasts)

Instruction:

  1. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a non-reactive bowl.
  2. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight. (Alternatively I place the chicken and marinade in a plastic zipper-lock bag before refrigerating.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. (Discard the marinade.)
  4. Heat a grill, broiler or grill pan and cook the chicken breasts for 5 to 10 minutes on each side (depending on the size and thickness of your chicken breasts), until just cooked through.
  5. Serve warm, chilled or at room temperature.

FAQ

Is grilled chicken good for weight loss?

Because it is lean and has significantly fewer calories and fat than other meats, grilled chicken is almost always a mainstay of healthy diet plans. Eating it frequently can help you lose weight, especially when you substitute it for fatty meats like beef or pork.

Does grilled chicken help you lose belly fat?

Chicken is unquestionably a healthy food to choose, especially if you’re trying to lose weight, according to Amidor. “Chicken provides 25 grams of protein per three ounces, which helps you stay full.

Can we lose weight by eating chicken?

Avoid fried or chilli chicken prepared in restaurants as they are high in calories. Instead, opt for homemade chicken tikka, tandoori or roasted chicken, chicken soup, or chicken salad for best results. You can grill, stir-fry, or add it to stews to reap the benefits to the fullest.

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