Steamed Chicken with Soy Sauce
Tender steamed chicken pieces in a savory soy glaze, finished with fresh chili and herbs. A simple, comforting dish that's ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red chili
- 2 green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
- 2
Place the 1.5 lb chicken thighs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn to coat, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the chicken and marinade to a heatproof plate that fits in your steamer. Set the plate in the steamer over boiling water.
- 4
Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, about 25-30 minutes.
- 5
Carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Slice the 1 red chili and 2 green onions, and scatter over the chicken.
- 6
Spoon the accumulated juices from the plate over the chicken before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- steamer
- small bowl
- shallow dish
- heatproof plate
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