Low Fat Honey Soy Chicken

Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and healthy Low Fat Honey Soy Chicken! This easy-to-make recipe combines tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a delectable marinade of low-sodium soy sauce, sweet honey, zesty rice vinegar, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor, thanks to a quick oven bake for juicy, perfectly cooked chicken. A thickened glaze made from the reserved marinade adds a rich, sticky finish, while fresh green onions and nutty sesame seeds provide a vibrant garnish. Ideal for those seeking a low-fat, high-flavor option, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal that's big on taste but light on guilt!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.25 cup Low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.

Step 3

Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for more flavor infusion.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and reserve the marinade. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 8

While the chicken is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan.

Step 9

In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry, then add it to the marinade.

Step 10

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 11

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

Step 12

Slice the chicken and drizzle it with the thickened sauce.

Step 13

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1486.3

Total Fat 41.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 2829.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 223.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 134.1mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2150.0mg	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: 25.6%

Protein: 61.8%

Carbs: 12.6%