Sugar-Free Seaweed Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this healthy and flavorful Sugar-Free Seaweed Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant soy-based sauce, this dish is enhanced with nutrient-rich wakame seaweed for a delightful umami kick. Infused with the warmth of minced garlic and ginger, and topped with a touch of heat from sliced red chili, it strikes the perfect balance of savory and aromatic. Gluten-free soy sauce can make this meal even more versatile, appealing to those with specific dietary preferences. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy, sugar-free recipe is a wholesome choice for families and is best served with steamed rice for a comforting finish. Perfect for those seeking low-carb, sugar-free dinner ideas with a unique Asian twist!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless chicken thighs
- 15 grams dried seaweed (such as wakame)
- 60 milliliters soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 pieces spring onions, chopped
- 1 piece red chili, sliced
- 250 milliliters water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by soaking the dried seaweed in a bowl of warm water for about 10 minutes until it becomes soft. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
While the seaweed is soaking, cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned on all sides.
Step 5
Pour in the soy sauce and water, and stir well to combine with the chicken. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
Add the soaked seaweed to the pan, and cook for another 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have combined.
Step 7
Add the sliced red chili to the pan, stirring for additional 2 minutes for a mild heat.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (895.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1088.7 |
| Total Fat 65.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 433.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3725.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.1g | |
| Protein 111.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 365.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1462.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories