Dinner Tonight: Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions

Name: Dinner Tonight: Steamed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 small chicken, cut into breasts and legs; 158 milliliters chicken stock; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 Tbsps ginger, shredded; 3 Tbsps peanut oil; 1 teaspoons salt; 6 scallions, chopped; 4 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 Tbsp white vinegar

One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 172 calories. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. If you have sesame oil, chicken stock, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, mix together 2 tablespoons of ginger, 2 chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat the chicken pieces with the mixture.

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Chicken Pieces

Distilled White Vinegar

Peanut Oil

Sesame Oil

Green Onions

Ginger

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Pot

Set a steamer basket over the boiling water. Set the chicken pieces in and cook until done, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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Chicken Pieces

Water

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Steamer Basket

When the chicken is almost done, heat up a large skillet over medium high heat.

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Whole Chicken

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Frying Pan

Pour in 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil, then add 4 tablespoons of ginger, 4 scallions, 2 cloves garlic. Cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Peanut Oil

Green Onions

Ginger

While that is quickly cooking, mix together the cornstarch and chicken stock. When the 30 seconds is up, add the mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce has thickened.

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Chicken Stock