Low Sodium Asian Glazed Chicken
Elevate your dinner with this irresistible Low Sodium Asian Glazed Chicken—a healthier take on classic Asian flavors without compromising taste. Tender, oven-baked chicken breasts are glazed with a sweet and savory sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of sesame oil, making each bite wonderfully aromatic. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, the glaze clings to the chicken beautifully, creating a luscious coating. Garnished with fresh green onions and crunchy sesame seeds, this dish is as vibrant as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal and pairs beautifully with steamed veggies or brown rice for a wholesome, low-sodium dinner. Key ingredients like low-sodium soy sauce and bold aromatics make this recipe flavorful but heart-healthy, ensuring it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, combine low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Stir well to make the glaze.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the glaze over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated. Season with black pepper.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While baking, mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to form a slurry. This will help thicken the glaze.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil from the baking dish and pour the cornstarch slurry over the chicken. Stir gently to combine.
Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is thickened.
Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a couple of minutes.
Garnish the glazed chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve warm with your choice of side, such as steamed vegetables or brown rice, for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.1 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2830 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.6 g | ||
| Protein | 223.3 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*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.
