Heart-Healthy Yangnyeom Chicken

Satisfy your cravings for bold Korean flavors with this Heart-Healthy Yangnyeom Chicken—an irresistible twist on the classic dish made lighter and better for you! Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken breast cubes coated in a tangy-sweet glaze of low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and gochujang, this recipe keeps the richness while cutting back on sodium and unnecessary fats. Whole wheat flour gives the chicken a light, crispy texture when baked, and a short broil at the end caramelizes the vibrant sauce for that sticky, flavorful finish. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s perfect as a guilt-free weeknight dinner or game-day appetizer. Ready in just 45 minutes, this nutritious take on Korean Yangnyeom Chicken delivers all the flavor with none of the guilt! Keywords: heart-healthy, Yangnyeom Chicken, Korean-inspired, low-sodium, oven-baked, healthy dinner recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Korean gochujang (fermented red chili paste, low-sodium if available)
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 3 spritzes Olive oil spray
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Trim excess fat from the chicken breast and cut it into bite-sized cubes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, black pepper, and paprika. Toss the chicken cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.

Step 4

Arrange the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray them with olive oil to help them crisp. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is golden-brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.

Step 5

While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.

Step 6

Transfer the baked chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the chicken and gently toss until all the pieces are evenly coated.

Step 7

Return the saucy chicken to the baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 8

Once done, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy Yangnyeom Chicken!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(703.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1182.7

Total Fat 35.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 3448.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.7g
Protein 153.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 148.9mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1786.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.4%

Protein: 50.3%

Carbs: 23.3%