Tyson Blackened Chicken Strips Weight Watchers

Tyson Blackened Chicken Strips Weight Watchers

These Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Strips are my take on the fast food version. Slightly spicy and perfect for dipping!

When I first started back on WW a few years back, many members raved about Popeye's blackened chicken tenders. It's a quick and low-point option when you're on the go. Delicious!

Then came along Tyson's frozen blackened chicken strips. Those are more convenient and just as tasty. But the price can get a little steep–around $6-$7 for just around a pound of chicken, and it's not even high quality meat.

I was able to find big bags of it at Costco for a while–much cheaper, though the quality problem was still there. But my local Costco stopped selling it. So much for that!

Since both the Tyson and Popeye's options are basically just chicken breast strips seasoned with a rub, it's actually really easy to make a copycat version at home.

Now, I prefer this recipe since I can also control the quality of the meat–not to mention the price! When I see organic chicken breast on sale, I stock up and freeze it. This way, I can make double the amount of chicken strips for much cheaper, using meat that it better quality.

And don't forget a dipping sauce! I'm working on a Chick Fil A copycat sauce, which is what you see below. I'll share that soon. In the meantime, these go great with my Light Ranch Dressing or Skinny Special Sauce.

HOw to Make Air Fryer Blackened Chicken STrips

In order to get that some slightly crunchy exterior of the Popeye's and Tyson's strips, I prefer making these in the air fryer. Adding cornstarch to the seasoning mix also helps to create a little bit of crunch without breading the chicken.

You can make these in the oven, though, if you don't have an air fryer. They'll still be just as juicy and delicious, but a little softer on the outside. Not a big difference at all.

You could make your life extra easy by buying chicken breast tenders. Those are always more expensive than regular chicken breast, so I just cut full breasts into smaller strips to save some cash. Use a towel to pat the chicken dry.

After you prepare your chicken, mix together your spices, excluding the salt. I found that if I added the salt to the rub, it would distribute unevenly among the chicken. So salt and pepper first.

This part is super important: make sure that you got the chicken as dry as possible before you salted it. If there is extra moisture on the chicken, then the rub will turn into a paste and won't coat everything as evenly.

All of chicken should be covered in the spices. It might even look like too much seasoning. That's definitely not the case! The thick coating will make the chicken ultra flavorful and juicy.

Lay your seasoned chicken in an even layer on your air fryer basket or in a skillet. Make sure you spritz both sides of the chicken with cooking spray.

Now all that's left to do is cook away! Flip them halfway through, let teh chicken rest fr a few minutes, and then you're good to go.

These last in the refrigerator for about a week, so they're great to add to salads. Or make a blackened chicken sandwich. Or chicken salad. I mean, basically anything you'd do with cooked chicken. Lol. But these are much more exciting that plain old chicken breast!

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Air Fryer Blackened Chicken Strips

These Blackened Chicken Strips are my take on the Tyson version that is hugely popular in WW communities. An easy and flavorful food prep!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Calories: 193 kcal

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper*
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

• Preheat air fryer to 380F. If you don't have an air fryer, heat a large skillet over medium heat.

• Use a towel to pat the chicken as dry as you can.

• In a small bowl, mix together the spices, omitting the salt and pepper.

• Salt and pepper your chicken first, then evenly distribute spice blend on the chicken. Make sure the chicken is fully coated with the spices.

• Spray air fryer basket or skillet with cooking spray, and lightly spray both sides of the chicken tenders. Air fry for 14-18 minutes (depending on the size of your strips), flipping halfway through. Or sauté for 5-7 minutes per side in your skillet.

• Remove chicken strips from heat and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

*Omit the cayenne or lessen amount if you don't like a bit of spiciness. The spice level is equivalent to the Popeye's and Tyson versions.

WW Green SmartPoints: 2 for 3 ounces of cooked strips

WW Blue and Purple SmartPoints: 0 for the entire recipe (3 ounces recommended per serving)

Calories: 193 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 226 mg

Tyson Blackened Chicken Strips Weight Watchers

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Hobby Lobby Living Room

Hobby Lobby Living Room

The best stylish and affordable Hobby Lobby home decorations and mini Holly Lobby decor and craft haul.

My husband took the kids away for the weekend, so I did what any normal person would do and spent the weekend eating ice cream, binge watching Netflix, redecorating, crafting and shopping at one of my favorite stores, Hobby Lobby.  It's definitely a dangerous place to go when you don't have kids hurrying you through the store.

If you haven't been to Hobby Lobby or don't have one close by, you are seriously missing out.  It's a decorator and crafters dream store all in one.  Seriously, Hobby Lobby has the best decor and craft items at super reasonable prices.

I did just a little damage and bought a few new decor pieces and materials for some upcoming projects.  I couldn't help it, items just kind of jumped off the shelves and into my cart.  Don't you hate when that happens?

Let me take you on a little tour of what Hobby Lobby decorations I bought and what caught my eye on my recent solo trip.  I get a lot of questions regarding where I buy my faux eucalyptus and the answer is, Hobby Lobby.  Not only did I grab two different types of eucalyptus stems, but I also picked up a sprig of yellow Billy Balls.  They're perfect for adding a pop of yellow to your decor for spring and summer.

Hobby Lobby has a ton of industrial farmhouse decor and I even found replica metal locker baskets like I have in our living room.

And the knobs.  ALL THE KNOBS!  I've said it before and I'll say it again, Hobby Lobby is one of the best places to find unique knobs and pulls. They even have caster wheels !

I was surprised to see bathroom accessories and couldn't resist the brass antique bronze toilet paper holder and towel ring .  I'm always on the lookout for unique and affordable decor and these definitely fit the bill.

I think they'll be perfect for our hall bathroom, don't you think?

Right around the corner, I was stopped in my tracks by this tobacco basket and cow print .

I bought the tobacco basket but left the cow print behind since I wasn't sure where it would go in our home.

I also bought this "Why Hello" and vintage dandelion artwork .

And how cute is all this adventure decor?  Wouldn't it be perfect for a little boy's room?

I can never resist recycled glass vases and bottles and Hobby Lobby has a nice assortment of unique ones.

Can you see why I always get myself in trouble and buy too much when I go to Hobby Lobby?  Not only did I get faux florals and a few new pieces for our walls, but I also bought some wood and metal craft supplies for a couple upcoming projects that I can't wait to work on and share.

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Maximum comfort with minimum effort. Plus, a stylish element that can lift any decor. That's what a cushion brings to the table (even though it might be comfier on the sofa)! Large or small, cotton or velvet, bright colours or neutral tones. Either way, you can quickly and easily transform your home. And you'll add texture and personality to your space at the same time.

Place them on your sofa, in the armchair, on the floor as pouffes or in your bed as a backrest. Do the kids need bigger building blocks for pillow forts? Go big and aim for lots of pillows, preferably in a larger size. But if they're mainly for stylish decorations, we'd recommend a calculated number in smaller sizes for balance.

The cushion – a small detail with a big impact

Imagine curling up on the couch with a wonderful cup of hot tea. Or to lie down in bed after a long day at work. What would these moments be like without a stack of cuddly cushions? We guarantee you: add a little fluff and the cosiness level will rise in an instant.

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In the living room, there are typically two ways to go; monochrome or contrast rich. With the monochrome option, the pillows match the sofa and other furnishings. For the contrasting style, the cushions go in a colour that cuts sharply against either the sofa or the general tone of your room. Whichever style you choose can look great. Just make sure to try and visualize how your new pillows will look together with the rest of your interior. Will they sit well alongside the carpet, the sofa, the curtains, and so on?

Soften down your bedroom

In the bedroom, your choice of pillows determines how the bed is perceived. And this is quite important as the bed is a focal point in the room. Go for many small to medium-sized pillows if you want to go for a bohemian, "pillow pile" look. Or are you more into that elegant hotel feeling? Invest in stylish cushions in different sizes that you place in front of each other. Get yourself a nice headboard and a really good-looking bedspread to complete the look.

Spice up your space with cushion covers

With cushion covers, you can spruce up your interior whenever you feel like it. Or why not change with the seasons? Go for a lighter interior during spring and summer, and a heavier colour scheme during autumn and winter. You just change the covers. As easy as that.

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Pisos Living

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Un buen piso puede hacer la diferencia en tu living. Un piso resplandeciente, sea del material y estilo que sea, aporta una base elemental sobre la que todo se verá bien. Un piso lindo te inspira, un piso lindo contagia de lindura el resto de los muebles, las luces, los colores. Elegir el piso del living es un desafío apasionante. Puede ser muy fácil hacerlo si te guiás por la moda. Así, seguro no la pifiás y tu living quedará moderno. Si te gustan otras cosas, otras improntas más originales o personalizadas, la elección se vuelve más compleja. Pero tranquila, que para eso estamos. Te tiramos la posta en pisos para livings, así la decisión va a salir solita: madera, porcelanato, baldosa, piedra, cerámico, lo que gustes. Adelante.

Piso negro

¿Pensaste en el negro para el piso del living? En baldosas modernas, queda genial. La recomendación es que no sea un negro intenso, sino más bien algo gris.

El minimalismo posmoderno

Si querés romperla, no dudes: micro-cemento pulido. Es lo primero que te aconsejamos porque es lo que más, más, más está de moda. Basta de juntas, de líneas, de relieves o dibujos. Todo es liso, es gris, es suave e infinito.

El sempiterno parquét

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Suspiraste con este piso parquét con maderas en estado natural, apreciándose en la opacidad el juego de zigzag convertido en columnas bicolores. Más que hermosa propuesta deElement7.

El colonial: un estilo que amamos todos y todas

Las baldosas estilo art decó, también denominadas baldosas hidráulicas, también llamadas baldosas antiguas con dibujos y colores o baldosas flasheras, están muy de moda. En la foto, el increíble piso de Taller Estilo Arquitectura, contrastado con un sillón naranja mecánica espectacular.

Modernidad sin salirse del molde

¿Ir a lo seguro? Por supuesto; entonces optá por cerámicos grandes en tonos beige. En la imagen de Parrado Arquitectura se distinguen bien las proporciones que suelen tener los cerámicos modernos. Sí, también pueden ser más grandes.

Efecto mármol

Los pisos de mármol son demasiado lujosos y, probablemente, demasiado burgueses, ostentadores. Lo que queda excelente en el living es el piso de cerámico de efecto marmolado. Las juntas apenas se ven. Un bello ambiente de Estudio Arqt.

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Hermosos ambientes, bien rústicos, estos de la foto. Un living-comedor que comunica con la cocina. Todo sobre un piso opaco y rugoso donde las baldosas alternan en distintas gamas del marrón. ¡Exacto piso para este ambiente!

Guarda arlequín

Otro piso clásico y eterno es el que ofrece las guardas arlequín que tan hermosas quedan. Es cierto que un piso tan sofisticado precisa cierto marco de acción. No necesariamente puras antigüedades, pero sí mucha elegancia.

Casa de campo muy chic

Otra posibilidad, si te gusta el estilo rural, es volcarte a la piedra. La piedra para pisos de interiores suele ser complicada de colocar. No cualquiera se aventura a esta labor. Pero, el resultado, es increíble.

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