Steamed chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant

Name: Steamed chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs; 4 jujubes (red Chinese dates); 2 green onions (green parts only); 1 oz fresh ginger; 2 green onions (chopped, green parts only); 1 oz fresh ginger (chopped); 3 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp chili flakes (or gochugaru); 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp sugar; ½ tsp sesame oil, optional; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; ⅔ cup rice (basmati, Thai, or jasmine)

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Main Dish

Very Easy

30 min

1109 Kcal

Tender chicken and a fragrant sauce you’ll want to pour over rice! This Chinese steamed chicken with ginger keeps the meat juicy and delicately flavored with ginger and green onions. The finishing touch is a hot oil sauce made with fresh ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce and a hint of chili. The cooking juices enrich the sauce before being mixed with the shredded chicken, so every bite is full of flavor. Serve with hot rice for a comforting dish that’s a delicious change from pan-fried chicken.

Materials

1 large skillet with a lid
1 grill rack (see notes ↓)
1 small bowl
1 soup bowl
1 small skillet
1 saucepan with a lid (or rice cooker)

Preparation

Preparation10 min

Cook time20 min

Bring water to a boil in a sauté pan. Add a rack to raise a soup plate; the water should not rise above the rack. Place the plate on top and set a small bowl upside down in the center of the plate.
Arrange the chicken, jujubes, half of the green onions (green parts), and ginger (all cut into large pieces) on the plate around the bowl.
Cover the pan and cook for at least 20 minutes over medium heat. Cut into a piece of chicken to check for doneness; cook longer if necessary.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice and the sauce to serve with the chicken: chop the remaining green onions (the green parts) and ginger into very small pieces and place them in a dish or bowl.
Heat the oil in a skillet, then pour it into the dish and mix everything well.
Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and chili, and mix well.
When the chicken is cooked, remove the skin and bones and roughly shred the meat.
Remove the pieces of ginger, green onions, and jujubes, and collect the broth from the inverted bowl.
Pour the broth into the sauce and add the chicken. Mix everything together well.
Serve the chicken with rice and be sure to add plenty of sauce. It's ready!

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FAQ ❓

How can I make the steamed chicken even more tender?

For even more tender chicken, you can marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

What are the benefits of jujubes in this recipe?

Jujubes, or red Chinese dates, add natural sweetness and are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them beneficial for your health.

Can I substitute ground ginger for fresh ginger?

While ground ginger can be used, fresh ginger offers a more intense flavor and better texture, so using it is recommended if possible.

What type of rice goes best with this dish?

Basmati, Thai, or jasmine rice are ideal accompaniments, as their light texture and aroma perfectly complement the steamed chicken.

How should I store leftover steamed chicken?

Leftover steamed chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Reheat it gently by steaming to maintain its tenderness.
You can also make a large batch and freeze it; then, simply reheat it and cook some rice to enjoy the meal!

Can I eat the jujubes after they are cooked?

Certainly! Feel free to include them on your plate; they are delicious and packed with health benefits.

What can I do if I don't have a steaming rack?

Place heat-resistant, flat utensils (such as knives or chopsticks) at the bottom of the pan and carefully set the deep plate on top of them.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g

Calories: 1109Kcal

Carbo: 73.1g
Total fat: 50.8g
Saturated fat: 10.8g
Proteins: 91.5g
Fibers: 6.2g
Sugar: 8.3g
ProPoints: 30
SmartPoints: 29

Nutritional information for 1 serving (549g)

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Suitable for freezing

Keep refrigerated

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Juliette Hess

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