Easy Steam Chicken

Easy Steam Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    52

Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this remarkably simple yet exquisitely flavorful steamed chicken. A celebration of fresh ingredients and delicate steaming, it's a delightful main course, especially when paired with fragrant chicken rice.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    10 g
  • Cholesterol
    61 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    1382 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Brining the Chicken: In a bowl, generously rub the chicken breasts with kosher salt, ensuring even coverage. (Estimated time: 2 minutes). Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the salt to penetrate and tenderize the chicken.

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02 Step

Recipe View Steaming Perfection: Place a steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water, ensuring it's just below the steamer basket's base. Rinse the brined chicken thoroughly and place it in the steamer basket. (Estimated time: 5 minutes). Bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover and steam until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. (Estimated time: approximately 30 minutes).

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03 Step

Recipe View Crafting the Aromatic Sauce: While the chicken steams, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. (Estimated time: 1 minute). Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent. (Estimated time: 3-4 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. (Estimated time: about 1 minute). Pour in the light soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.

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04 Step

Recipe View Assembly and Garnish: Once the chicken is steamed, transfer it to a serving platter. Spoon the aromatic sauce generously over the chicken. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. (Estimated time: 2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a few slices of ginger to the steamer water.
Serve with a side of steamed rice or your favorite Asian vegetables.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your taste preference.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Dan Robel

    The sauce is what makes this dish. So simple, yet so flavorful!

  • Neal Weber

    I added a little grated ginger to the sauce and it was a fantastic addition.

  • Domingo Zemlak

    This recipe is incredibly easy and the chicken comes out so moist!

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