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Favourite recipes for all occasions Best-ever Chicken First published in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, 2014 A CBS Company Copyright 2014, Weight Watchers International, Inc. Simon & Schuster Illustrated Books, Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, First Floor, 222 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB www.simonandschuster.co.uk Simon & Schuster Australia, Sydney Simon & Schuster India, New Delhi This book is copyright under the Berne Convention. No reproduction without permission. All rights reserved. Weight Watchers, ProPoints and the ProPoints icon are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International Inc. Weight Watchers Publications: Lucy Clements, Imogen Prescott, Nina McKerlie. Recipes written by: Sue Ashworth, Sue Beveridge, Sara Buenfeld, Tamsin Burnett-Hall, Cas Clarke, Sin Davies, Roz Denny, Nicola Graimes, Becky Johnson, Kim Morphew, Joy Skipper, Penny Stephens and Wendy Veale as well as Weight Watchers Leaders and Members. Photography by: Iain Bagwell, Steve Baxter, Will Heap, Steve Lee, Lis Parsons, Juliet Piddington and William Shaw. Project editor: Sharon Amos. Design and typesetting: Geoff Fennell. Proofreading: Jane Bamforth. Proofreading: Jane Bamforth.

Printed and bound in China. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 978-1-47115-146-0 Pictured on the title page: Seared chicken with mint yogurt dressing . Pictured on the Introduction: Easy chicken tikka .

Unless otherwise stated, you can freeze the finished dish for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat until the dish is piping hot throughout. Recipe notesEgg size: Medium, unless otherwise stated. Raw eggs: Only the freshest eggs should be used. Pregnant women, the elderly and children should avoid recipes with eggs that are not fully cooked or raw. Stock: Stock cubes are used in recipes, unless otherwise stated. Stock: Stock cubes are used in recipes, unless otherwise stated.

These should be prepared according to packet instructions. Recipe timings: These are approximate and meant to be guidelines. Please note that the preparation time includes all the steps up to and following the main cooking time(s). Microwaves: Timings and temperatures are for a standard 800 W microwave. If necessary, adjust your own microwave. Low fat soft cheese: Where low fat soft cheese is specified in a recipe, this refers to soft cheese with a fat content of less than 5%. ProPoints values: Should you require the ProPoints values for any of the recipes within this book, you can call Customer Services on 0845 345 1500 and we will provide you with the relevant information on a recipe-by-recipe basis. ProPoints values: Should you require the ProPoints values for any of the recipes within this book, you can call Customer Services on 0845 345 1500 and we will provide you with the relevant information on a recipe-by-recipe basis.

Please allow 28 days for us to provide you with this information. Contents Introduction Chicken an incredibly versatile ingredient. From light bites to family favourites, speedy meals and special dishes for a dinner party, chicken is easy to cook and perfect in so many different recipes. Add noodles and vegetables to create stir-fries such as Hoisin Chicken Noodles; stuff chicken breasts with garlic and soft cheese and roll them in breadcrumbs for Crispy Garlic Chicken Breasts; invite friends over for Italian style Pot Roast Chicken with Fennel or serve spicy Chicken and Vegetable Samosas when the neighbours pop round for a drink. Youll find ideas for lunches to take to work and lots of ways to use up leftovers from the Sunday roast, as well as supper dishes that you can get on the table quicker than you can say take-away. Chicken goes with anything and all these recipes are absolutely delicious and easy to follow.

All you need to do is choose a recipe and get cooking your Best-ever Chicken recipes. About Weight Watchers For more than 40 years Weight Watchers has been helping people around the world to lose weight using a long term sustainable approach. Weight Watchers successful weight loss system is based on four tried and trusted principles: Eating healthily Being more active Adjusting behaviour to help weight loss Getting support in weekly meetings Our unique ProPoints system empowers you to manage your food plan and make wise recipe choices for a healthier, happier you. Storing and freezing Many chicken dishes store well in the fridge, but make sure you use them up within a day or two. Some can also be frozen. Wrap any food to be frozen in rigid containers or strong freezer bags. Wrap any food to be frozen in rigid containers or strong freezer bags.

This is important to stop foods contaminating each other or getting freezer burn. Label the containers or bags with the contents and date your freezer should have a star marking that tells you how long you can keep different types of frozen food. Never freeze warm food always let it cool completely first. Never freeze food that has already been frozen and defrosted. Freeze food in portions, then you can take out as little or as much as you need each time. Fresh food, such as raw chicken, should be wrapped and frozen as soon as possible.