Low Fat Chicken Longanisa
Indulge in the savory delight of **Low Fat Chicken Longanisa**, a healthier twist on the beloved Filipino sausage dish. This recipe substitutes ground chicken for the traditional pork, offering a lighter yet equally flavorful option packed with aromatic garlic, smoked paprika, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. A touch of apple cider vinegar and soy sauce enhances its tangy and umami profile, while annatto powder lends a vibrant color to these golden brown bites. Marinated overnight for optimal flavor infusion and cooked with a quick cornstarch glaze, these homemade sausage links are beautifully tender, juicy, and perfect with steamed rice or fresh veggies. Ready in under 40 minutes, this low-fat alternative is a guilt-free way to enjoy your favorite longanisa without compromising on taste or tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams ground chicken
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon annatto powder
- 60 milliliters chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, annatto powder, chicken broth, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let the mixture marinate overnight.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Remove the chicken mixture from the refrigerator and shape it into small sausage links, about 4 inches each.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. If needed, lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the chicken longanisa in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through, around 10-15 minutes in total.
Pour the cornstarch slurry over the chicken longanisa and stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the sausages thoroughly.
Serve the low-fat chicken longanisa hot with steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3965 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 93.8 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2845 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
