Fragrant, garlicky and coated in a yummy Asian sauce, this Steam Chicken is one of my favorite ways to cook chicken. Steaming chicken breasts is certainly not a common method for cooking them but it’s done a lot in Asian cuisine as it keeps the chicken amazingly moist and juicy. And if you really want to be authentic you can even add some aromatics, such as lemongrass, to the boiling water to infuse the chicken with extra flavor!
My recipe takes the extra step of covering the chicken with salt before steaming. Even though you wash the salt off I think it adds a good deal of extra flavor. If you’re looking for a recipe to tell you how to steam chicken, I would really recommend giving this delicious version a try!
Place a steamer basket or pan over a pot of boiling water. Add the chicken fillets to the steamer and cover with a lid. Steam the chicken for about 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when tested. For added flavor, you can add aromatics like lemongrass, garlic, or ginger to the boiling water. If you’re wondering how to steam chicken for the best results, this method keeps the meat tender, juicy, and full of natural flavor.
To make Easy Steam Chicken Recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
In a medium-sized bowl, pour the cup of salt over the chicken. Rub the salt into the fillets and place in the refrigerator for half an hour.
Rinse the fillets thoroughly under running water until all the salt has been removed.
Place a steamer basket or pan over a pot of boiling water. Add the fillets to the steamer and cook for about 30 minutes, until the chicken juices run clear when tested.
Place a pan over a medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
Add the garlic and fry for another minute, stirring regularly.
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil and toss to coat.
Place the cooked fillets on a plate. Ladle the onion sauce over them and scatter the cilantro leaves on top.
This Steamed Asian Chicken is so yummy served with the sauce ladled over the top and accompanied by a big bowl of fragrant rice. Get your chopsticks ready! If you have a go at this recipe why not take a snap and share it with me - just tag #cookmerecipes!
Amazing steam chicken!
Yummy! My kids loved it. I steamed it for dinner last week, and it was a hit! So easy and packed with flavor. Definitely a recipe I’ll keep using!
Thanks!
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