Steamed Chicken With Scallion-Ginger Dressing and R

Name: Steamed Chicken With Scallion-Ginger Dressing and Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup scallion (chopped into 1/4 inch pieces, white and green); 2 tablespoons good soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 dash lime juice; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup rice; ¼ cup finely minced shallot; ¼ cup fresh lime juice (to taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons good soy sauce; ½ cup minced fresh cilantro; ground black pepper; 12 sweet red pepper, cubed (1/2 inch cubes); 1 dash sesame oil

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon minced ginger
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup scallion (chopped into 1/4 inch pieces, white and green)
2 tablespoons good soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 dash lime juice
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup rice
¼ cup finely minced shallot
¼ cup fresh lime juice (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons good soy sauce
½ cup minced fresh cilantro
ground black pepper
12 sweet red pepper, cubed (1/2 inch cubes)
1 dash sesame oil

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**For rice salad**.
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Add peas to boiling water and cook 2 - 4 minutes.
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Drain.
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Cook rice according to directions.
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Add minced shallot to the rice.
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Stir.
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Add lime juice, oil, and soy.
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Stir.
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Add cilantro, peas, red pepper, and ground black pepper.
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Stir.
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Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (lime juice, soy, or pepper.
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).
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You can serve this warm or at room temperature.
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**For chicken**.
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Steam chicken over simmering water for 10 - 15 minutes depending on the size of the breasts.
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**For scallion-ginger sauce**.
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While the chicken is cooking, make the dressing by combining the minced ginger, oil, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and cilantro.
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**To serve**.
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On a bed of the rice salad, place the chicken breasts.
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Spoon over the scallion ginger sauce.
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Enjoy with a nice glass of Pinot Grigio or Beer!

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breast halves, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup scallion (chopped into 1/4 inch pieces, white and green), and more.

Yes, Steamed Chicken With Scallion-Ginger Dressing and Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Steamed Chicken With Scallion-Ginger Dressing and Rice Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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