Slimming World Hunter Chicken Recipe

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Hunters Chicken – tender chicken breasts in a delicious homemade barbecue sauce with slices of smoky bacon, all topped with cheese and baked until melted and golden. 

PREP TIME: 15 minutes

COOK TIME: 40 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 large uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx 250g/9oz each)
  • 8 slices of uncooked back bacon (trimmed of visible fat)
  • 100g (7oz) of mozzarella
  • 60g (2.1oz) of cheddar
  • pinch of black pepper
For the sauce:
  • 1 400ml can of crushed tomatoes (or use passata)
  • 1 cup (240ml) of water
  • 1 small onion, halved and sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoon of 100% pure maple syrup (do not use sugar free)
  • 2 teaspoons of paprika
  • 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika (not the hot variety)
  • 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce (ensure it says dark on the bottle)
  • 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste (puree) – add four if using passata
  • optional: liquid smoke (I add 1/2 teaspoon)
  • low calorie spray

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Carefully Slice the two chicken breast into 4 cutlets, by using a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise.
  2. Place the cutlet in a ziplock bag one at a time and use a meat tenderiser or rolling plan to flatten. Set aside.
  3. Spray a deep frying pan over a medium high heat with cooking oil spray.
  4. Add the onion and garlic and fry until softened.
  5. Add in all other ingredients for the sauce, bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly, cover and and let the sauce bubble to reduce down and really thicken (approx 10 minutes, don’t put the heat too low), ensure you let the sauce reduce down and thicken before proceeding to the next steps, or your sauce will be too runny.
  6. Preheat oven to 200c, 180c fan, 400f, gas mark 6
  7. Once the sauce has thickened, add the sauce in a even layer to baking tray or oven proof dish.
  8. Place the flattened chicken breasts into the sauce. Brush over the top with the barbecue sauce to ensure they are all fully coated.
  9. Place 2 slices of bacon on top of each chicken breast, and again brust over the top with the barbecue sauce, so that the bacon pieces are also fully covered.
  10. Top with the cheese and pinch of black pepper and bake in the oven for approx 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  11. You can then place under a medium heat on the grill (broil) until the top is golden.
  12. Serve with your choice of sides and enjoy!!

Notes:

This recipe is gluten free, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

Slimming World – 1 HEa and 2 syns per serving

WW Green Smart Points – 8 per serving

WW Blue Smart Points – 6 per serving

WW Purple Smart Points – 6 per serving

Nutritional Info:

Serving Size

1 SERVING

Amount Per Serving

Calories436TotalFat14.6gSaturatedFat8.2gCholesterol45.6mgCarbohydrates25.2gFiber4gSugar15.8gProtein49.1g

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