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Pesto Chicken Nuggets

Pinch of Nom — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:45:31 +0000

Pesto Chicken Nuggets | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Red pesto adds a tasty twist to these crispy, oven-baked chicken nuggets. They're tender, golden, and packed with flavour - and you won’t believe they’re slimming-friendly too!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken nuggets, nuggets

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

2 diced chicken breasts approx. 260g
4 tbsp red pesto
1 tbsp lemon juice
50 g panko breadcrumbs
low calorie cooking spray

For the dip

2 tbsp light mayonnaise
2 tbsp 0% fat Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic granules
salt and pepper to taste

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Add the chicken to a bowl along with the pesto and lemon juice. Stir the chicken until fully coated, cover the bowl and pop in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180ºC and line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
Add the breadcrumbs to a plate. Remove the chicken from the fridge and dip each chicken piece into the breadcrumbs completely coating on all sides then place onto the baking tray.
Repeat with the rest of the chicken, spray lightly with low-calorie cooking spray and place into the preheated oven.
Cook for 15 minutes, turn the nuggets over and cook for a further 15 minutes until the nuggets are crispy and golden. To test that the chicken is cooked, cut a piece in half, the juices should run clear and there should be no pink remaining.
In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice and garlic. Season to taste and serve alongside the nuggets.

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Notes

Tip 1: 30 minutes is fine for the marinade but if you'd like a stronger flavour leave them for longer.

Tip 2: You may need 2 baking trays as the nuggets need a little room around them, so they don't stick together.

Nutrition

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Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Nuggets

Pinch of Nom — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:45:15 +0000

Air Fryer Pesto Chicken Nuggets | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly (Copy)

Red pesto adds a tasty twist to these crispy air fryer chicken nuggets. They're tender, golden, and packed with flavour - and you won’t believe they’re slimming-friendly too!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer, chicken nuggets, nuggets

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

2 diced chicken breasts approx. 260g
4 tbsp red pesto
1 tbsp lemon juice
50 g panko breadcrumbs
low calorie cooking spray

For the dip

2 tbsp light mayonnaise
2 tbsp 0% fat Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic granules
salt and pepper to taste

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Add the chicken to a bowl, along with the pesto and lemon juice. Stir the chicken until fully coated, then cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Add the breadcrumbs to a plate. Remove the chicken from the fridge and dip each chicken piece into the breadcrumbs - completely coating them on all sides. Then place onto a plate.
Repeat this process with the rest of the chicken, then place into the air fryer basket. Spray with low calorie cooking spray.
Cook at 170ºC for 15 minutes - until the nuggets are crispy and golden. To test that the chicken is fully cooked, cut a piece in half - the juices should run clear, and there should be no sign of pink remaining.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yoghurt, lemon juice, and garlic - then give it a good stir. Season to taste, and serve alongside the nuggets.

Video

Notes

Tip 1: 30 minutes is fine for the marinade - but if you'd like a stronger flavour, leave them for longer.

Tip 2: Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the nuggets in batches.

Nutrition

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Frozen Pickle Martini

Pinch of Nom — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:45:29 +0000

Frozen Pickle Martini | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Not shaken or stirred…this martini is blitzed into a refreshing, grown-up slushie! With the classic martini base of gin and dry vermouth (swap the gin for vodka if you prefer), the tangy hit of pickle juice adds a subtle sweetness and zing.

Course Drinks

Keyword Cocktail, martini

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Servings

Calories 59kcal

Equipment

high speed blender

Ingredients

3 tbsp gin
1 tbsp dry vermouth
2 tbsp pickle juice from the jar
100 g ice cubes
2 baby pickled gherkins (cornichons)

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Place the gin, vermouth, pickle juice and ice into a high speed blender and blitz for a few seconds, until the ice is crushed.
Pour into a martini glass, and garnish with the baby gherkins.

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Notes

If you don't have baby gherkins, use sliced gherkins.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.9g

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Chilli and Cheese Burgers

Pinch of Nom — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:45:06 +0000

Chilli and Cheese Burgers | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

You don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to get burgers that are proper tasty. These sizzling Chilli and Cheese Burgers are made from lean beef, diced onion and jalapenos, then seasoned with warming spices and packed with melty reduced-fat Cheddar for a gooey surprise inside.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Burgers, chilli and cheese burgers

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Servings

Calories 327kcal

Equipment

1 large non-stick frying pan

Ingredients

250 g 5% fat lean minced beef
1/2 a small red onion peeled and finely diced
1 tsp mild chilli powder
1 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
50 g reduced fat Cheddar cheese coarsely grated
25 g jalapenos drained and chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
low-calorie cooking spray

To serve

4 reduced fat burger cheese slices
2 tomatoes sliced
1/2 small red onion peeled and sliced
handful of iceberg leaves shredded
4 60g wholemeal rolls

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Place all the burger ingredients apart from the spray in a mixing bowl and using your hands, mix, pressing and squeezing together to ensure thorough mixing.
Press firmly into 4 equally sized burger shapes, about 1cm thick.
Spray a large, non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium to high heat. When the pan is hot, add the burgers and cook for 2-3 minutes before carefully flipping and cooking for a further 2-3 minutes.
Fill the rolls with the tomatoes, onions and lettuce and place a burger on top. Top with a cheese slice and enjoy!

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Notes

Ramp up the heat levels by using hot chilli powder and topping with extra jalapenos.

Nutrition

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Air Fryer Pizza Boats

Pinch of Nom — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:45:06 +0000

Air Fryer Pizza Boats | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

These Air Fryer Pizza Boats are a fab slimming friendly alternative to pizza. A great way to use up odds and ends in the fridge whilst being low calories.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Party Food, Snacks

Cuisine American, Italian, non specific

Keyword Boats, Pizza, Pizza Boats

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings pizza boat

Calories 139kcal

Ingredients

4 stand ‘n’ stuff tortillas approx 24g each
100 g tomato passata
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp garlic granules
30 g black olives in brine sliced in half
4 mushrooms sliced
1/4 red pepper deseeded and diced
4 cherry tomatoes sliced in half
30 g mozarella diced into small cubes
5 g fresh basil sliced

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

In a bowl, mix the passata, dried herbs and garlic granules until combined.
Place a couple of teaspoons of the mixture into each tortilla.
Divide the olives, mushrooms, pepper and tomatoes between the tortillas. Add the mozzarella on top.
Place into the air-fryer basket and cook at 160ºC for 5-8 minutes until the tortillas are crisp and golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle over the basil and serve with an accompaniment of your choice!

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Nutrition

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Caesar Salad Wrap

Pinch of Nom — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:45:09 +0000

Caesar Salad Wrap | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

If you’re craving something crunchy, creamy and properly satisfying, our Caesar Salad Wrap ticks all the boxes. Golden breadcrumb-coated chicken, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and a tangy homemade Caesar-style dressing - all rolled up in a soft wrap for an easy, slimming-friendly lunch or dinner.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Keyword caesar salad, chicken caesar

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 344kcal

Ingredients

250 g chicken breast sliced into strips
1 tsp garlic granules
salt and pepper
1 medium egg beaten
50 g panko breadcrumbs
200 g lettuce sliced
4 cherry tomatoes sliced
4 soft tortilla wraps approx 60g per wrap
low calorie cooking spray

For the dressing

3 tbsp fat free Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp light mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp Parmesan cheese finely grated
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190ºC and line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
Add the chicken to a bowl and sprinkle over the garlic granules and season with salt and pepper, stir to coat.
Add the egg and panko to two bowls and dip each strip of chicken first in the egg and then into the panko and place onto the baking tray. Spray with low calorie cooking spray and cook for 20 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and chicken shows no sign of pinkness.
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir until smooth.
Now you are ready to assemble, lay the tortilla wraps on the work surface and spread a little of the dressing onto each wrap and top with lettuce and tomatoes. Add the chicken strips.
Fold in the sides of the wrap so they are just covering the filling but not touching. Bring the top section of the wrap down and over the filling, rolling up until you reach the bottom, press and hold. Slice in half and serve.

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Notes

Microwave your wraps for 30 seconds to make them more soft and easier to roll.

Nutrition

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