Welcome to my second Weight Watchers recipe of the New Year. Today’s recipe for Baked Lemon Chicken with Saffron is low in calories, healthy and very exotic with the amazing taste of saffron, lemon and pomegranate. A Healthy Weight Watchers Recipe It’s only 7 smart points, for those counting points in the latest Weight Watchers diet…
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