Steamed chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant

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Main Dish
Very Easy
30 min
1109 Kcal

Tender chicken and a fragrant sauce you’ll want to pour over all your rice! This Chinese steamed chicken with ginger uses a simple cooking method to keep 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 the shredded chicken is stirred in, so none of the flavor goes to waste. Serve with piping hot rice for a generous meal that’s a nice change from pan-fried chicken.

Ingredients

2

Sauce:

Side dish:

Materials

  • 1 large skillet with a lid
  • 1 steaming rack (see notes ↓)
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 deep plate
  • 1 small skillet
  • 1 saucepan with a lid (or rice cooker)

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time20 min
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 1Bring 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.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 2Arrange the chicken, jujubes, half of the green onions (green parts), and ginger (all cut into large pieces) on the plate around the bowl.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 3Cover 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.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 4Meanwhile, 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.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 5Heat the oil in a skillet, then pour it into the dish and mix everything well.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 6Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and chili, and mix well.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 7When the chicken is cooked, remove the skin and bones and roughly shred the meat.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 8Remove the pieces of ginger, green onions, and jujubes, and collect the broth from the inverted bowl.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 9Pour the broth into the sauce and add the chicken. Mix everything together well.
  • Steamed Chinese chicken with ginger: ultra-tender and fragrant - Preparation step 10Serve 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.
Jujubes, or red Chinese dates, add natural sweetness and are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them beneficial for your health.
While ground ginger can be used, fresh ginger offers a more intense flavor and better texture, so using it is recommended if possible.
Basmati, Thai, or jasmine rice are ideal accompaniments, as their light texture and aroma perfectly complement the 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!
Certainly! Feel free to include them on your plate; they are delicious and packed with health benefits.
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)

Cookware

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Attributes

Suitable for freezing
Keep refrigerated
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I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
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