WeightWatchers Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken Recipe

Prepare to experience the ultimate comfort food with the Weight Watchers Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken recipe, featuring a delectable cornflake crumbs crust. This succulent dish captures the essence of Southern cooking, delivering the irresistible flavors of fried chicken with a healthier twist. Each bite of this oven-fried chicken is a symphony of textures and tastes, as the cornflake crumbs create a crispy, golden crust that encases the tender, juicy meat. The aroma of the seasoned chicken wafts through the air, inviting you to indulge in its comforting embrace.

Not only does this recipe satisfy your cravings for fried chicken, but it also offers remarkable health benefits. By baking instead of frying, you can enjoy all the deliciousness with fewer added fats and calories. The cornflake crumbs provide a satisfying crunch while keeping the dish light and nutritious. Indulge in this Southern-style oven fried chicken, reveling in the mouth-watering flavors and comfort it brings, while nourishing your body with a healthier alternative.

Weight Watchers Southern-Style Oven Fried Chicken recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 lb (four 4 oz pieces) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup cornflake crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 ounces buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon table salt

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 365º F.
2. Lightly coat an 8x8x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, cayenne pepper and salt.
4. Place the buttermilk and cornflake crumbs in two separate shallow bowls.
5. Roll the chicken breast halves in the flour mixture, coating evenly each side.
6. Next dip the chicken into buttermilk, and then into the cornflake crumbs.
7. Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
8. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes (until the chicken is tender and no longer pink).

One serving is approximately 150 grams.

How many Weight Watchers points in Southern-style oven-fried chicken recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 209 calories, 1.8g fat, 0.6g fiber

Originally posted 2008-06-19 14:34:24.