Saffron Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups greek yogurt or 1 1/2 cups plan whole-milk yogurt
1 tsp saffron thread, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat broiler. Combine 1 1/2 cups yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, a pinch of saffron, and garlic in a large bowl. Add chicken, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Place chicken on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil for 10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the surface is browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	41.84 Kcal (175 kJ)
Calories from fat	3.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.44g	1%
Cholesterol	10.58mg	4%
Sodium	207.3mg	9%
Potassium	106.06mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.98g	1%
Sugars	1.33g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	0%
Protein	7.31g	15%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	50.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.42 Kcal (295 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.73g	1%
Cholesterol	17.81mg	4%
Sodium	348.92mg	9%
Potassium	178.52mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.33g	1%
Sugars	2.25g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	12.3g	15%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	84.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

0.9

Points
1

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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