Description
This Steamed Ginger Chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish infused with aromatic ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and a savory soy-based sauce. A perfect high-protein meal that’s light yet satisfying. Serve with warm rice for an easy Asian-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs, sliced into thirds
- 3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 segments ginger, sliced
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a large bowl, mix chicken thighs with sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the ginger, spring onion, and shiitake mushrooms.
- Steam: Place the sliced ingredients over the marinated chicken and steam over medium-high heat for 30 minutes.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of soy sauce before serving.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.
- If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in warm water for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90mg