Say no to bland chicken with these healthy marinades that are Whole30, Paleo, and Keto-friendly, quick to make, and require few ingredients.
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Do you ever prepare a meal and then feel SO bored with it after eating it for two days? I know I have.
These simple chicken marinade recipes will make meal prepping a breeze and give you something new and exciting to have for lunch or dinner every day, which is why I developed these 5 Healthy Chicken Marinades.
The marinades, from Lemon Garlic to Soy Ginger, are incredibly flavorful and simple to prepare on the grill, air fryer, or oven.
Low sodium chicken recipe
Low-Sodium Easy Chicken Breast Recipe 🔗
Low-sodium boneless skinless chicken breast is a wonderful part of most healthy diets. It’s versatile, easy to make and can be served any number of ways. Most standard recipes call for generous amounts of salt to be added. If you’re on a low-sodium diet or just want to cut back on the salt, it can be a challenge. This recipe will add tons of flavor and contains no added salt.
Prep: 35min
Total: 40min
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2″ – 3/4″ thick
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instruction:
- Pounding the chicken breast thin is an important step to successfully grilling it on your Foreman Grill. Especially without the added salt, it will greatly help tenderize the meat. Once the chicken breasts are pounded thin, place in a shallow dish with remaining ingredients and coat well. Letting it sit in the fridge covered for at least 30 minutes will allow the meat to marinate nicely. If you can let sit overnight – even better!
- Preheat your Foreman Grill for at least 5 minutes with the lid closed. Use ‘high’ setting if your grill has it. Place chicken on grill and close lid. Let grill for about 5 minutes. Check for doneness. You do NOT want any pink in the middle. An average 6oz chicken breast of 3/4″ thick will take 4-6 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
- Remove from grill and let rest on a plate for a couple of minutes.
FAQ
Can you eat grilled chicken on a low sodium diet?
Darker meat is slightly higher in sodium, with broiled thigh meat providing approximately 75 milligrams in a 3-ounce portion. Natural chicken has very little sodium. A plain 3-ounce roasted chicken breast provides just 65 milligrams of sodium — less than 3 percent of the maximum amount of sodium you can have in a day.
How do you remove sodium from chicken?
When thawing frozen chicken breasts in water, drain and replace the water frequently throughout the thawing process. As the chicken thaws, sodium and other minerals contained in the chicken breasts are diluted by the water.
Why is grilled chicken high sodium?
Unexpectedly, a slice of chicken breast contains a lot of sodium before it’s even cooked. This is because some manufacturers inject their chicken breast with saline to keep it juicy, resulting in some brands having more than 800 milligrams of sodium per six ounces.
Does soaking chicken reduce sodium?
One method of removing salt from raw, brined chicken and other poultry is to soak it in water or buttermilk. Soaking the chicken in water aids in the removal of salt and keeps the meat intact and ready for cooking.