Ww 4 Points – Chinese Chicken Legs

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 13
Ww 4 Points - Chinese Chicken Legs Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 scallions , coarsely chopped
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon chili paste
1 garlic clove , minced
2 1/4 lbs chicken drumsticks , skin removed
2 teaspoons sesame seeds , toasted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
295
Sugar
13g
Fat
11g
This Chinese Chicken Legs recipe is perfect for anyone who enjoys sweet and savory flavor combinations. The chicken legs are coated in a mixture of barbecue sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, ginger, chili paste, and garlic for a flavorful and satisfying meal. What makes this recipe even better is that it's WW-friendly, coming in at only 4 points. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious, healthy, and easy to make. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as brown rice and steamed vegetables, for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the scallions, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, ginger, chili paste, and garlic.
3.Place the chicken legs in a large baking dish then pour the scallion mixture over them, making sure they’re well coated.
4.Bake for 25 minutes then turn the chicken legs over and bake for another 15 minutes until they're cooked through.
5.Once the chicken legs are fully cooked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

PROS

This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a low point, flavorful chicken dish.

The chicken legs themselves are an inexpensive protein source that can be easily found in most grocery stores.

The combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger creates an umami flavor profile that is simply irresistible.

CONS

This recipe might not be suitable for people with soy or shellfish allergies since it contains both soy sauce and oyster sauce.

Some people may find that the chili paste makes this recipe too spicy for their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great source of protein, with chicken being one of the leanest forms of protein available.
The ginger in this recipe has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with digestion and relieve muscle pain.
While the barbecue sauce in this recipe may have added sugar, the use of reduced-sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce help to keep the sodium levels in check.

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