Weight Watchers Chicken Bowl:

Weight Watchers Chicken Bowl:

Ingredients:

For the Grilled Chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice for drizzling (optional)
For the Bowl:
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice (for a lower-point option)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
For the Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Grilled Chicken:
    • In a bowl, mix olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
    • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Alternatively, you can cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan or in the oven.
    • Once cooked, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the grilled chicken. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. Prepare the Bowl:
    • In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa or cauliflower rice with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. Make the Dressing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together fat-free Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Assemble the Chicken Bowl:
    • Top the bowl with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
  5. Garnish:
    • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.
  6. Serve:
    • Serve the Weight Watchers Chicken Bowl immediately.