Description
Fragrant Chinese Steamed Ginger Chicken brings tender poultry and delicate aromatics together in a light, elegant dish. Delicate ginger and subtle seasonings create a simple yet sophisticated meal perfect for home cooks seeking authentic Asian flavors you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into pieces
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: red chili slices for added heat
Instructions
- Carefully season chicken pieces with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, aromatic sesame oil, and rich chicken broth.
- Immerse chicken pieces in the fragrant marinade, allowing flavors to penetrate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Select a heatproof steaming dish that accommodates chicken in a single, even layer without overcrowding.
- Position the marinated chicken in the prepared dish, ensuring each piece is exposed to uniform heat distribution.
- Set up a steamer with rapidly boiling water, then carefully place the chicken dish inside and cover tightly.
- Steam at high temperature for approximately 15-18 minutes, checking internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Once perfectly cooked, remove chicken from steamer and let rest for 2-3 minutes to retain moisture.
- Artfully garnish with thinly sliced green onions and optional vibrant red chili slices for added visual appeal and subtle heat.
- Present immediately alongside fluffy steamed rice or your preferred complementary side dish.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by marinating chicken for longer, ideally 2-4 hours in the refrigerator to allow deeper ginger and garlic infusion.
- Select bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks for juicier, more tender results compared to chicken breast.
- Adjust seasoning for low-sodium diets by using reduced-sodium soy sauce and unsalted chicken broth.
- Swap rice wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a slight tangy twist if traditional ingredients are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg