Steamed Chicken (Zheng Ji) With Ginger-Scallion Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Chicken (Zheng Ji) With Ginger-Scallion Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; Dipping Sauce; 1 pinch sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled & finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Dipping Sauce
1 pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled & finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil

1
Rinse the chicken in cold, running water, and blot dry completely with paper towels.
2
Rub the salt all over the skin of the chicken and inside the cavity.
3
Place the chicken, breast-side down, on a heat proof platter, and set aside for 15 minutes.
4
Set up your steamer, or place a rack inside a wok or other deep pan.
5
Fill with about 2 inches of hot water.
6
Cover tightly and gently steam over medium heat for 1 hour, replenishing the water from time to time.
7
Remove the platter of cooked chicken and pour off all of the liquid.
8
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and scallions.
9
In a small pan, combine the oils and heat until they smoke.
10
Pour the hot oils over the ginger-scallion mixture.
11
Chop the chicken into serving sized pieces and serve with dipping sauce.

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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 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, Dipping Sauce, 1 pinch sugar, and more.

Yes, Steamed Chicken (Zheng Ji) With Ginger-Scallion Dipping Sauce 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.

Steamed Chicken (Zheng Ji) With Ginger-Scallion Dipping Sauce

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