Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken Weight Watchers Friendly!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts Cubes; 1/4 cup lime juice or juice of 2 fresh limes; 4 cloves garlic minced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Cumin; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

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This Cilantro Lime Chicken is simple to make and is only ONLY 1 SMART POINTS PER SERVING! We used the Weight Watchers mobile app calculator for all points calculations. Don’t miss out on any of these Weight Watchers chicken recipes!

UPDATED with FREESTYLE SmartPoints – ONLY 1 SMART POINTS PER SERVING!!

This cilantro lime chicken is perfect for the whole family, the best news is that it's weight watchers friendly so you don't have to stray from your diet!

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We all know that chicken is a great lean protein so this dish is perfect for those of you on Weight Watchers! It has very few ingredients but they are all very flavorful and fresh tasting which makes this dish even better! It’s only 4 Weight Watchers Smart Points per serving. That was calculated based on this recipe at six servings. If you serve over rice, the points will change.

I love making meals that are quick and easy. The whole family loves this meal, even the kids. Because the chicken is low on the points scale this whole meal is very friendly for Weight Watchers and dieting in general. The whole recipe is 31 points, one serving is about 6 Points on the SmartPoints scale! I served ours with rice as a side and used the leftover chicken on my salad the next day. This chicken would also be great in a sandwich or wrap.

If you are looking for healthy and delicious recipes to add to your weekly meal plan, look no further! This one will quickly become a house favorite. You’ll love making it too, it is so quick and easy. With few ingredients, I always know that I’ll have things on hand to whip up this tasty meal for the whole family. Try it with these buttery dill carrots!

Cilantro Lime Chicken Recipe

UPDATED with FREESTYLE SmartPoints – ONLY 1 SMART POINTS PER SERVING!!

Heat olive oil on medium in a large skillet. Add garlic and brown for approx 2 minutes Add chicken and cook until no pink shows or 145 degrees. Reduce heat and add lime juice. Sprinkle with Cumin and Chili Powder. Toss the chicken and allow to cook until juice starts to reduce. Sprinkle with Cilantro. Serve and enjoy!

UPDATED with FREESTYLE SmartPoints – ONLY 1 SMART POINTS PER SERVING!!

RICE is not calculated in points. Plan accordingly! SmartPoints calculated using the Weight Watchers App. Do you know what would make the perfect side for your Cilantro Chicken meal? I do. Carrot Salad is a perfect complement to this meal.

This Carrot Salad recipe is a tangy blend of sweet and sour with a crispy crunch. It’s full of texture, flavor, and color that will compliment any meal.

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Yield: 6

Cilantro Lime Chicken Weight Watchers Friendly!

This is an easy meal ready in less than 20 minutes It has very low smart points for all of the WW plans.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts Cubes
1/4 cup lime juice or juice of 2 fresh limes
4 cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Cumin
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

Instructions

Heat olive oil on medium in a large skillet.
Add garlic and brown for approx 2 minutes
Add chicken and cook until no pink shows or 145 degrees.
Reduce heat and add lime juice.
Sprinkle with Cumin and Chili Powder.
Toss the chicken and allow to cook until juice starts to reduce.
Sprinkle with Cilantro.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

4 oz
Amount Per Serving Calories 224Saturated Fat 1gCholesterol 96mgSodium 188mgCarbohydrates 2gProtein 32g

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Robin

Thursday 2nd of March 2023

I am definitely going to try this cilantro-lime chicken. I'm also guessing that the kids will want it sliced or shredded inside a tortilla.

Michele Brosius

Friday 3rd of March 2023

Great idea!

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With WW points the olive oil would be counted now that chicken is 0 points.

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