Chinese Steamed Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Steamed Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole chicken; 1 tablespoon ginger shreds; 1 tablespoon spring onion shreds, white part; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 4 tablespoons water; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon spring onions chopped; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Clean the chicken and then spread the marinating sauce (1 table spoon light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt)
2
Lay ginger shreds and green onion shreds over to marinate at least 30 minutes. Then place in steamer of electric rice cooker. If you are using a steamer with wok or pot, steam with high fire around 20 to 30 minutes until soft. Transfer out and cut into chunks of your favorite size. Decorate with green onions.
3
In a sauce pan, heat up 1 tablespoon sesame oil and stir fry chopped garlic and green onion until aroma. And then add oyster sauce, light soy sauce and water. Mix well and bring all the content to a boiling. Transfer to dipping bowl and cool down a little bit.
4
Serve steamed chicken with dipping sauce.

101

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole chicken, 1 tablespoon ginger shreds, 1 tablespoon spring onion shreds, white part, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chinese Steamed Chicken Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!