Low Sodium Sweet Chilli Chicken

Experience the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory with this Low Sodium Sweet Chilli Chicken recipe—your ideal healthier twist on a classic favorite. Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken are seared to golden perfection and coated in a rich, sticky sauce made with low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Fresh ginger and garlic add incredible depth while a cornstarch slurry creates a velvety, glossy finish. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 35 minutes, makes a wholesome, low-sodium option for dinner when served alongside steamed rice or vibrant stir-fried vegetables. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with a healthier homemade takeout-style meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons Low sodium ketchup
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, low sodium ketchup, and crushed red pepper flakes to create the sauce.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.

Step 4

Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir continuously for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce until well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(727.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1195.5

Total Fat 33.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 425mg	0%
Sodium 1541.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 46.3g
Protein 160.2g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 138.7mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1687.6mg	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: 25.8%

Protein: 54.4%

Carbs: 19.8%