Shanghai Style Steamed Chicken with Black Bean Sauce (上海豉汁蒸鸡)

上海豉汁蒸鸡 (Shanghai Style Steamed Chicken with Black Bean Sauce) is a classic dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for its tender and flavorful chicken paired with the savory taste of black bean sauce.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Shanghai Shanghai Cuisine Steamed Chicken Black Bean Sauce
Shanghai Style Steamed Chicken with Black Bean Sauce (上海豉汁蒸鸡)

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons fermented black beans
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a heatproof dish that fits inside a steamer.
  3. In a small bowl, mash the fermented black beans with a fork.
  4. Spread the mashed black beans over the chicken thighs.
  5. Top the chicken with minced garlic, ginger, and green onions.
  6. In another bowl, mix together soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
  7. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
  8. Steam the chicken over high heat for 30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  9. Serve the steamed chicken hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Steamer Heatproof dish

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowls Fork

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Enjoy the Shanghai Style Steamed Chicken with Black Bean Sauce alongside steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Adjust the amount of black bean sauce and soy sauce according to your taste preferences.

Cost

$12