Low Fat Sambal Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and guilt-free Low Fat Sambal Chicken! Packed with bold, aromatic spices and fresh ingredients like red chilies, garlic, and shallots, this healthier twist on a classic dish delivers all the fiery heat and savory satisfaction without the extra calories. Tender strips of marinated chicken breast are seared to perfection and coated in a vibrant homemade sambal sauce sweetened lightly with brown sugar for the perfect balance of spice and tang. Ready in under an hour, this low-sodium and low-fat recipe makes a wholesome, protein-rich meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or a crisp green salad. Perfect for spice lovers looking for a light yet satisfying dinner option!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1 pound total) Chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 3 whole (adjust for heat preference) Red chilies
• 1 large Shallot
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 spray (for greasing the pan) Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Cut chicken breasts into strips and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Add soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the chicken. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the chicken is marinating, peel the garlic and shallot. Roughly chop them along with the red chilies and tomato.

Step 4

In a food processor or blender, combine the garlic, shallot, chilies, and tomato. Add 2 tablespoons of water and blend until you achieve a smooth paste.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and apply a light coat of cooking spray.

Step 6

Add the sambal paste to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture darkens and becomes fragrant.

Step 7

Add brown sugar to the sambal paste and stir well.

Step 8

Remove the sambal from the pan and set aside. Using the same pan, increase the heat to medium-high, add another spray of cooking oil if necessary.

Step 9

Add the marinated chicken strips to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to low and add the sambal sauce back to the pan, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 11

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice or a fresh salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2119.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2766.8

Total Fat 65.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 1560.4mg	0%
Sodium 9318.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 515.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 309.2mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 5702.8mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 74.1%

Carbs: 4.8%