Steamed Ginger Chicken Recipe

Steamed Ginger Chicken is a clean, fragrant Cantonese home dish. Gentle steaming keeps the chicken silky, while ginger and spring onions bring warmth and brightness.

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

40 mins

Servings

4 servings

Calories

340

Ingredients

• 600 g boneless chicken thighs, sliced
• 30 g fresh ginger, julienned
• 3 spring onions, cut into lengths
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornflour
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Steamed rice and greens, to serve

Instructions

1. Toss the chicken with the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, cornflour, sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Arrange the chicken on a heatproof plate and scatter the ginger and spring onions over the top.
3. Set the plate in a steamer over boiling water, cover, and steam for 20 to 25 minutes.
4. Check that the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
5. Spoon the fragrant cooking juices over the chicken.
6. Serve immediately with steamed rice and greens.

Pro tips

• Do not over-steam, or the chicken will toughen; 20 minutes is plenty for sliced thighs.
• Use a plate with a rim so none of the flavourful juices are lost.
• Add a few dried shiitake mushrooms for an earthier version.

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