Low Sodium Chicken in Brown Sauce

Transform your dinner routine with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Chicken in Brown Sauce. This recipe features tender, golden-brown chicken breasts bathed in a rich, aromatic sauce made with low sodium chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, a touch of honey for sweetness, and fresh thyme for a herbaceous finish. Perfect for a sodium-conscious diet, this dish balances indulgent taste with nutritional mindfulness by using fresh ingredients and a quick cornstarch slurry to create a velvety sauce without added sodium. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy skillet recipe pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a grain like quinoa, making it an ideal weekday dinner packed with flavor and wholesome goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour in the low sodium chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Stir well, ensuring the honey dissolves completely.

Step 5

Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle simmer. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the sauce, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 6

Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens. Add the fresh thyme leaves and black pepper to the sauce.

Step 7

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, turning them to coat in the sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve the chicken hot with the brown sauce drizzled over the top, accompanied by your choice of sides like steamed vegetables or quinoa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1225.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1629.3

Total Fat 53.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 1092.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 222.5g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 185.5mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 2445.8mg	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: 30.6%

Protein: 56.5%

Carbs: 12.9%