Hunan-style Steamed Chicken (湖南蒸鸡)
湖南蒸鸡 (Hunan-style Steamed Chicken) is a classic dish from Hunan Cuisine known for its spicy and flavorful taste. This dish is easy to prepare and is perfect for a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, garlic, ginger, green onions, chili flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, sesame oil, and salt.
- Place the chicken pieces in a steaming dish and pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth into the steaming dish.
- Steam the chicken over high heat for 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Steaming dish
Tools
Steamer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Hunan-style Steamed Chicken with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, add more chili flakes or Sichuan peppercorns to the sauce.
Cost
$15