Ultra Low-Point WW-Friendly Version
This is the kind of chicken that makes baked chicken feel like it shouldn’t be “diet food” at all 😍 The outside gets golden, cheesy and crispy while the chicken stays tender and juicy inside. We can keep that same oven-fried look while cutting down heavily on the butter, cheese and breading.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 4
⭐ WW Points: ~2 Points per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 5 oz each
- ½ cup cornflakes, finely crushed
- ¼ cup fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Pound the chicken breasts slightly so they’re an even thickness. This helps them cook quickly without drying out.
- In a shallow bowl, combine Greek yogurt, almond milk and fresh garlic.
- In another bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast lightly in the yogurt mixture.
- Press firmly into the cheesy cornflake mixture, making sure you get plenty of those crumbs stuck to the top and sides.
- Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray. This is what helps give you that deep golden oven-fried appearance without adding lots of oil.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, depending on thickness, until the coating is golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- For an even crispier top like the photo, broil for the final 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
- Calories: ~235
- Protein: ~40g
- Carbohydrates: ~9g
- Fat: ~4g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Sugar: ~1g
WW Points: ~2 per serving
Exact Points may vary slightly depending on the cheese and chicken breast size.