Friday, March 27, 2020

Being Saucy (and Sassy) in a Slightly Healthier Way

So we tried making a version of Chick-Fil-A's chicken - which did it taste like theirs? No, probably because I made it, but along with it - we made a healthier version of the famous Chick-Fil-A sauce. Now news flash - their sauce packets are crazy unhealthy. Every time I think about going there, I change my mind, why get a chicken sandwich if you skip the sauce because of the calories? Well... I found this recipe for a knock off of the famous sauce. I've heard it's just barbecue sauce and honey mustard anyway - but this is a low-sugar, low-calorie version (and low WW point version). While this isn't an exact knock off, it does taste like it, oddly so. Dipping chicken into this was actually really good. I enjoyed it, as did Andy. It was a tad too much mustard for me - but I still kept dipping my chicken in it - so clearly not THAT mustardy. So if you are looking for a lower-calorie version of a good sauce for chicken - go for it. This does make three cups worth - so be prepared! We have a giant jar in the fridge now, ready to be used at a moment's notice. Perhaps it's time to bake some chicken soon.

Chick Fil A Copycat - Low-Cal
Ingredients:
1/2 cup tomato sauce (scan to ensure 0 points)
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1-1/2 Tbsp 0 point natural sweetener o' choice (stevia, monkfruit, truvia, swerve, etc)
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
4 Tbsp yellow mustard
5 Tbsp sugar free syrup (pancake syrup)
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried mustard
1/8 tsp ground turmeric
1 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise

First, we're making the BBQ sauce part of the sauce. In a medium pan, heat and stir together the tomato sauce, worcestershire, garlic, onion and chili powders, black pepper, paprika, vinegar and sweetener. Mix till well combined, then turn off the heat.
Now. the Honey Mustard part. Add the dijon, yellow mustard, dried mustard, syrup, honey, lemon juice and turmeric. Whisk till combined. Then. add the yogurt and mayonnaise. Whisk till smooth and combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors meld.

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