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Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs
We eat a lot of grilled fish or chicken and vegetables around here during the summer. It's one of my go to weeknight meals.
Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs - 3 WW Freestyle SmartPoints
But it's easy to get stuck in a rut. So, I'm always on the lookout for quick and easy recipes for grilled chicken.
This recipe for spicy grilled chicken thighs is adapted slightly from one forSweet and Spicy Grilled Chickenfrom Taste of Home (affiliate link).
The Skinny on Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs
Talk about quick and easy, it takes about 10 minutes to stir together the spices and rub them on the chicken. And another 10 to 15 minutes to grill the chicken.
The only change I made was to use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts. I think they are more flavorful. And the thighs stay moist and tender, even if left on the grill a little too long.
My grilling skills are less than perfect, so this is an important consideration. But if you prefer breasts, make the switch.
While the chicken cooks, you can grill some vegetables or toss together a simple salad. And as easy as that, dinner is done. It's the kind of fast food dinner you can enjoy without guilt.Rod, Mom and I all gave these spicy grilled chicken thighs our seal of approval.
According to my calculations, each serving of spicy grilled chicken thighs has 176 calories and:
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe
An easy tasty rub gives boneless, skinless chicken thighs just the right combination of sweet and spicy!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 8
Calories: 176
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1-½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each)
Instructions
Combine the brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, salt and chili powder and rub all over the chicken.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack with the oil.
Grill the chicken thighs, covered, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until opaque and cooked through or until a thermometer reads 170°F.
If you don't have a thermometer, to test for doneness, pierce a thigh with a knife and, if the juice is clear, the thighs are done.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 chicken thigh
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 thigh)
Calories 176Calories from Fat 101
% Daily Value*
Fat 11.2g17%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0g0%
Protein 17.2g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy barbecue chicken, low carb chicken thighs, spicy chicken
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Source: Recipe adapted from Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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