Steamed Chicken (pollo Al Vapor)

Steamed Chicken, or Pollo al Vapor, is a popular dish in Puerto Rican Chinese cuisine. This dish features tender and flavorful chicken that is steamed to perfection, making it a healthy and delicious option for any meal.

Steamed Chicken (pollo Al Vapor)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with the spice mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
  6. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  7. Cover the skillet and let the chicken steam for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet and place it on a serving platter.
  9. Drizzle the remaining sauce from the skillet over the chicken.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

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
Carbohydrates
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Skillet or Wok Cooking Spoon Cutting Board Knife

Tools

Cover for Skillet or Wok

Serving suggestions

Serve the steamed chicken with a side of steamed vegetables and white rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture and soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.

Cost

$15