Low Sodium Peanut Chicken
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and heart-healthy twist on a classic dish—Low Sodium Peanut Chicken! Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken thighs simmered in a rich, creamy peanut sauce made from unsalted peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this dish is packed with savory goodness without the excess salt. Brightly colored red bell peppers add a satisfying crunch, while a garnish of toasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice elevates every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and nutritious recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Serve over brown rice or steamed vegetables for a balanced, low-sodium meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 cup Unsalted chicken broth
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Toasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and unsalted chicken broth until well combined. This will be your peanut sauce.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for another 3 minutes until the bell pepper starts to soften.
Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and bell peppers. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Transfer the low sodium peanut chicken to a serving platter and garnish with chopped green onions, toasted peanuts, and cilantro.
Serve the dish hot alongside steamed vegetables or brown rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.4 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 1688 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 107.9 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2195 mg | 47% | |
*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.
