Chinese Barbecue Chicken | Slimming World & Weight Watchers Recipe (2024)

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Fuss-free Chinese Barbecue Chicken - a great dinner that is perfect for the whole family and only 2.5 syns per serving.

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Meals do not need to be complicated, with a few simple ingredients you can create really tasty dishes for minimal syns like this Chinese Barbecue Chicken.

Don't be afraid to use a few syns here and there for an amazing tasting meal. While Syn Free meals are great, it is nice to treat yourself to something that tastes good and doesn't replace ingredients with something odd just for the sake of trying to save some syns.

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For example, I use hoisin sauce and maple syrup in this Chinese Barbecue Chicken. The flavours are worth it and you get that lovely glaze on the chicken that you just won't get with sweeteners or similar.

While it might seem scary to use some of your syns in your meals when you divide up into portions, it really isn't that high and you will have an amazing meal on the table where you haven't had to go substituting things. So perfect for the whole family too.

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This Chinese Barbecue Chicken. has a simple marinade of just a few store cupboard ingredients, the only thing you might not have is the hoisin sauce, worth investing in some as it can add a lovely flavour to many Asian inspired dishes such as these below:

  • Hoisin Chicken
  • Chinese Pork
  • Hoisin Pork and Noodles
  • Slow Cooked Chinese Pork Tenderloin
  • Hoisin Chicken with Noodles
  • Chicken Meatballs in Hoisin Sauce

If you are gluten-free, there are even some gluten-free hoisin saucesto be purchased on Amazon or some select stores.

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For sides, serve this Chinese Barbecue Chicken. with some steamed white rice or this delicious Egg Fried Rice,noodles or even these amazing PERFECT Syn Free Chips

"How about if I am doing an SP or original day?", I hear you say - just serve with this delicious Roasted Cauliflower Rice

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The chicken really doesn't need to cook for long, one of the worst things with chicken breasts is when they are overcooked. Cooking at higher heat for a shorter period of time and then let it rest for a few minutes before slicing, keeps these nice and tender.

HOW CAN I ADD A ⅓ SPEED FOODS TO THIS RECIPE?

I just like to serve this Chinese Barbecue Chicken. with some stir fried veg, keeping it nice and quick and simple. Peppers, onion and thin slices of carrot are perfect for this, but really you can choose any vegetables you like.

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Looking for some more fakeaway dishes?

  • Syn Free Sweet and Sour Shrimp
  • Teriyaki Meatballs
  • Chicken Chop Suey
  • Syn Free Chinese Chicken Curry
  • Low Syn Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken
  • Chinese Lemon Chicken
  • Low Syn Beef Chow Mein
  • Low Syn Sweet Chilli Beef

and if that’s not enough to choose from, don’t forget my FULL RECIPE INDEX with over 500+ delicious Slimming World Recipes.

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Low Syn Chinese Barbecued Chicken

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Fuss-free Low Syn Chinese Barbecue Chicken - a great dinner that is perfect for the whole family and only 2.5 syns per serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (approx 400g/14oz)
  • 3 tbs of low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon of Hoisin sauce(3 syns)
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup(2 syns)
  • ½ tbs of rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tbs of tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon of chinese five spice
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • spray oil

Instructions

  1. Mix the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin, maple syrup, tomato paste and crushed garlic in a bowl to make the marinade
  2. Place the chicken breasts inan ovenproof dish.
  3. Pour over marinade, rotate in the sauce, then cover and chill for 2-4 hours if possible. (can do overnight to save time)
  4. Preheat oven to 200c or 400f
  5. Uncover chicken and bake in the oven for 10 mins
  6. Take the chicken out after the 10 mins, sprinkle with the chinese five spice and spoon or brush the sauce over the top to glaze.
  7. Place back in the oven for a further 10-15 mins
  8. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 mins before slicing.
  9. Top with chopped spring onions.
  10. Serve with your choice of sides.

Notes

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

  • Extra Easy - 2.5 syns per serving
  • Original/SP - 2.5 syns per serving (serve with cauliflower rice)
  • WW Smart Points - 3
  • Gluten Free - use gluten free soy sauce and hoisin sauce.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 2Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per ServingCalories 303Total Fat 2.7gCholesterol 113mgSodium 1306mgCarbohydrates 18.8gFiber 0.8gSugar 13.1gProtein 47.8g

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FAQs

How many carbs are in Chinese BBQ chicken? ›

Calories in Chinese BBQ chicken
Calories147.4
Sodium385.4 mg
Potassium322.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate5.4 g
Dietary Fiber0.2 g
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What Weight Watchers point is chicken? ›

Do chicken tenderloins and thigh meat have a Points value? Chicken tenderloins are a ZeroPoint food as they are the leanest part of the chicken breast. Chicken thighs have a Points value as this cut contains a higher amount of fat than the tenderloin or breast.

How many carbs are in Chinese chicken with garlic sauce? ›

Ok Chinese Restaurant Chicken With Garlic Sauce (1 serving) contains 11g total carbs, 8g net carbs, 4g fat, 27g protein, and 190 calories.

Does Chinese chicken on a stick have carbs? ›

Grabits Chinese Chicken On A Stick (1 serving) contains 3.6g total carbs, 3.2g net carbs, 0.7g fat, 12g protein, and 70 calories.

How many points is 3 eggs on Weight Watchers? ›

It doesn't matter what you cook your eggs with or in. Eggs are a ZeroPoint foods so they do not have any Points® values—even in a cake recipe. However other ingredients you're adding to your eggs may have Points, so make sure to track them.

What is the best meat to eat on Weight Watchers? ›

Pick your patty:
Patty typeSizePointsPlus value
Lean ground beef3 oz3
Regular ground turkey or chicken3 oz5
Lean ground turkey or chicken3 oz4
Soy burger3 oz3
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How can chicken be zero points on Weight Watchers? ›

Poultry is included as a ZeroPoint food group because it's an excellent source of lean protein and is nutrient-dense, providing key vitamins and minerals.

Is Chinese BBQ Duck keto? ›

Duck meat is perfect for those who have adopted a keto lifestyle, as it has high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids without any carbohydrates.

How many carbs are in Chinese BBQ sauce? ›

Nutrition Information
Typical valuesPer 100g
Carbohydrate60.0 g
of which sugars55.0 g
Protein0.9 g
Salt11.1 g
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Are Chinese chicken wings keto friendly? ›

Baked Whole30 Crispy Chinese Chicken Wings are Paleo, Whole30, and Keto friendly with Chinese dry spice rub. These Chinese chicken wings are easy to make and low carb delicious!

Does Chinese food sauce have carbs? ›

Chinese sauces like hoisin sauce and sweet and sour sauce are often full of hidden carbs and sugars that can kick you out of ketosis. In fact, sweet and sour sauce can have anywhere from 7-30 grams of carbs per serving. That doesn't mean you can't stay saucy. Try making your own homemade sauces to avoid hidden carbs.

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