Low Sodium Chicken Teriyaki
Delight in the bold flavors of this Low Sodium Chicken Teriyaki, a healthier twist on the classic Japanese-inspired dish. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this recipe uses low sodium soy sauce combined with a rich blend of honey, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and garlic to create a flavorful, tangy-sweet teriyaki sauce. Succulent chicken strips are seared to golden perfection before being enveloped in the glossy homemade sauce, thickened naturally with a cornstarch slurry. Garnished with fresh green onions and nutty sesame seeds for an added burst of flavor and texture, this dish is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or vibrant veggies for a balanced, nutrient-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup Low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 whole Green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and dark brown sugar until the honey and sugar are completely dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until they are golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, pour in the teriyaki sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Once thickened, return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat each piece evenly with sauce.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the chicken and stir to combine.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2659 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.2 g | ||
| Protein | 149.5 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1588 mg | 34% | |
*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.
