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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
Ginger and Scallion Steamed Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 6

    Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with extra sliced scallions if you like. Serve hot with rice.

  7. Step 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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