Description
Delicate Chinese steamed ginger chicken brings warmth and comfort to your dining table with its delightful aromatic blend. Delicious tender meat infused with fragrant ginger creates a simple yet elegant dish perfect for home cooks seeking authentic Asian flavors you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 chicken thighs
- 3 shiitake mushrooms
- 2 segments ginger
- 1 spring onion
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Thickening Agent:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Blend chicken thighs with sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Carefully slice ginger into delicate, translucent strips, trim spring onions into fine diagonal cuts, and segment shiitake mushrooms with precision.
- Arrange marinated chicken in a steaming basket, layering sliced ginger, spring onions, and mushrooms across the surface for optimal flavor infusion.
- Position steaming basket over boiling water, maintaining medium-high heat, and allow chicken to cook for approximately 30 minutes until tender and fully cooked.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring juicy, perfectly steamed meat with aromatic herb-infused essence.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, creating a succulent and flavorful dish ready for serving.
Notes
- Keep chicken thighs at room temperature before marinating to ensure even cooking and tender meat.
- Use fresh ginger for a more vibrant, zesty flavor that penetrates the chicken deeply.
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for extra moisture and richer taste during steaming process.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes after steaming to help juices redistribute, resulting in more succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg