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ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce + sugar

Sugar-free ketchup reduces calories without sacrificing flavor.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

Marinate chicken thighs in a mixture of ketchup, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Sprinkle with green onions before serving.

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