Ginger and Scallion Steamed Chicken
Tender steamed chicken bathed in a fragrant ginger-scallion sauce, finished with goji berries for a touch of sweetness. A simple, comforting dish that's ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 2 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp goji berries
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1.5 lb chicken thighs dry and rub with 1 tsp salt. Place in a shallow heatproof dish that fits in your steamer.
- 2
Scatter 2 inches of sliced ginger, 4 scallion pieces, and 2 tbsp goji berries over the chicken. Pour 0.5 cup water around the chicken.
- 3
Set up a steamer with water boiling. Place the dish in, cover, and steam over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Carefully remove the dish from the steamer. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or chop into serving pieces.
- 5
Pour the steaming juices from the dish into a small saucepan. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, about 2 minutes, until slightly reduced.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with extra sliced scallions if you like. Serve hot with rice.
- 7
Enjoy your fragrant, tender steamed chicken!
Tools you’ll need
- Steamer or large pot with lid
- Shallow heatproof dish
- Small saucepan
- Cutting board
- Knife
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