WW Low-Point Bourbon Chicken (0–1 Points)

 A sweet, savory, and slightly smoky chicken dish that tastes indulgent but fits perfectly into your Weight Watchers plan. Serve over cauliflower rice or veggies for a complete, low-point meal.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15–20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients (0 points except optional thickener)

Ingredient	Amount	Points
Boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed	1½ lb	0
Low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)	½ cup	0
Unsweetened apple juice (or diet apple juice)	½ cup	0
Sugar-free maple syrup	2 tbsp	0
Bourbon (optional – flavor only, alcohol cooks off)	1 tbsp	0
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	0
Fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground)	1 tsp	0
Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar	1 tbsp	0
Black pepper	½ tsp	0
Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)	to taste	0

Optional thickener (adds points to entire recipe):

Ingredient	Amount	Points
Cornstarch + water (make a slurry)	1 tsp + 1 tbsp	+1 total for all 4 servings

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Instructions

1. Brown the chicken
Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides (about 5–6 minutes).

2. Make the sauce
While the chicken cooks, whisk together in a bowl:

• Soy sauce

• Apple juice

• Sugar-free maple syrup

• Bourbon (if using)

• Minced garlic

• Grated ginger

• Rice vinegar

• Black pepper

• Red pepper flakes (if desired)

3. Simmer
Pour the sauce over the browned chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.

4. Thicken (optional)
If you prefer a thicker sauce:

• In a small bowl, stir together 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water until smooth.

• Stir the slurry into the skillet.

• Cook for 1–2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  (Note: This adds 1 point total to the entire recipe – about 0.25 points per serving.)

5. Serve hot
Spoon the chicken and sauce over your favorite 0-point sides (see below).

0-Point Serving Ideas

• Over cauliflower rice

• Alongside steamed broccoli or green beans

• Wrapped in lettuce cups

• With zucchini noodles

Recipe Notes

Tip	Why It Matters
Use sugar-free syrup	Keeps points at 0 while adding sweetness
Diet apple juice works	Saves a few calories without changing flavor
Bourbon is optional	Adds smoky depth – alcohol cooks off completely
Coconut aminos	A great lower-sodium swap for soy sauce

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Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

• Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet or microwave. Add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much.

• Freezing: Freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Enjoy this flavor-packed, guilt-free bourbon chicken – perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without blowing your points budget!