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Chinese Steamed Chicken

Savory Chinese Steamed Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth

Enjoy this quick and healthy Chinese Steamed Chicken recipe packed with flavors and protein, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs substitute with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch used for velveting the chicken
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce can be replaced with hoisin sauce for a vegetarian variant
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine substitute with dry sherry if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil avoid for a lighter dish
For the Extras
  • 4 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms use fresh shiitake mushrooms if preferred but adjust cooking time
  • 2 pieces Chinese sausage substitute with regular sausage or bacon if unavailable
  • 2 stalks green onions both green and white parts are used
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon oil can be omitted to reduce fat

Equipment

  • steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • heatproof plate

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in boiling water for 20 to 30 minutes, placing a small plate on top to keep them submerged.
  2. While the mushrooms soak, finely chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green tops.
  3. Slice the boneless chicken thighs into ½-inch thick pieces and marinate with soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese rice wine, and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Remove stems from the mushrooms and slice them thinly. Slice the Chinese sausage diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Fill a steamer or pot with 2-3 inches of water and bring to a rolling boil.
  6. Mix cornstarch and oil with the marinated chicken, then fold in shiitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and whites of green onions.
  7. Arrange the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer on a heatproof plate and steam for about 10 minutes.
  8. Once cooked, remove the plate and serve hot with rice, garnished with green tops of the onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken several hours or overnight. Ensure plate sits above boiling water while steaming.

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