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