Shaanxi Liang Ban Ji (shaanxi Style Cold Steamed Chicken)

Shaanxi Liang Ban Ji, also known as Shaanxi Style Cold Steamed Chicken, is a popular dish in Shaanxi Cuisine. It features tender steamed chicken marinated in a flavorful sauce, making it a refreshing and delicious cold dish.

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Shaanxi Liang Ban Ji (shaanxi Style Cold Steamed Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, about 3 lbs
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in a steamer basket with ginger and green onions. Steam for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken from the steamer and let it cool. Then, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, salt, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and chicken broth to make the sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce over the steamed chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Refrigerate the Shaanxi Liang Ban Ji for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
30g
Fat
12g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Steamer basket Large bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve Shaanxi Liang Ban Ji as an appetizer or as part of a larger Shaanxi-style meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or chopped cilantro on top before serving.

Cost

$10