The Secret to Perfect Steamed Chicken Every Time!

Name: The Secret to Perfect Steamed Chicken Every Time!
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 1 Chicken; 2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ginger; 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 7 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 ½ tbsp Sesame seed; 6 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Scallion; 2 tbsp Chili flake, flakes; 1 tbsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce

By CiCi Li · 120 min

Ingredients

Chicken1
Salt2 tsp
Ginger2 tbsp
Shaoxing wine2 tbsp
Vegetable oil7 tbsp
Sesame seed1 ½ tbsp
Garlic6 cloves
Scallion2 tbsp
Chili flake · flakes2 tbsp
Vinegar1 tbsp
Soy sauce2 tbsp

Instructions

Mix the ginger puree, Shaoxing wine and salt. Rub it over the chicken inside and out and let it marinate for 20 minutes.
In a heatproof bowl, combine the garlic, chili flakes, scallions and sesame seeds.
Heat the cooking oil in a small pan over high heat until smoking hot, then pour it carefully over the garlic mixture.
Stir in the soy sauce and Chinkiang vinegar until well combined.
Brush the chicken lightly with cooking oil and place it breast-side down on a heatproof plate over a steamer rack.
Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Set the rack with the chicken inside, reduce heat to medium and cover.
Steam for about 40 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked. The thickest part should reach 165°F (74°C) without touching the bone.
Let the chicken rest briefly before chopping or shredding.

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