As you know, chicken breast is not only delicious but also makes the dieting process easier. The three dishes of steamed chicken breast with soy sauce, steamed with lime leaves, and steamed with ginger will definitely make your meal more appetizing. Let’s get cooking and make these three delicious steamed dishes right away!
1. Steamed chicken breast with soy sauce
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Chicken Breast with Soy Sauce Serves 2
Chicken breast 150 gr Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Enoki mushrooms 50 gr Chicken thigh mushrooms 50 gr Brown reishi mushrooms 50 gr Green onions 3 stalks Ginger 1/2 piece Pepper a little Salt a little
How to choose delicious mushrooms
How to choose delicious enoki mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are fresh, with a bean-shaped appearance; the caps should be firm, white, and shiny; the stems should not be slimy or slightly brown, and should not be bruised; the mushroom base should not be separated or mushy.
- The product packaging will clearly indicate the origin, quarantine certification, and you can check the product’s barcode to know its origin, such as South Korea (barcode 880), China (barcode from 690 to 695),…
How to choose delicious chicken leg mushrooms
- When choosing chicken leg mushrooms, you should select those that have bright colors and a length of 12 – 15cm. If they are too long, the inside of the mushroom will be hollow and lack fresh flavor.
- The caps should be round, brown, shiny, without scratches or tears, and without bruises or wrinkles. If the chicken leg mushroom is fresh, it will have a thin layer of fibers on top of the cap.
- The stems should be white, looking and feeling very firm, with uniform color.
- When fresh, chicken leg mushrooms will have a very characteristic aroma like that of almonds. Avoid mushrooms that have a foul smell or are bruised.
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How to prepare Steamed Chicken Breast with Soy Sauce
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Prepare the chicken breast
To eliminate the fishy smell of the chicken breast, use a knife to remove the skin, rinse with water, then rub with salt and crushed ginger evenly over the chicken piece and rinse again with clean water. After that, let it drain or use a clean towel to dry it.
Once the chicken breast is dry, cut it into bite-sized pieces about the size of a large finger.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Soak the 3 types of mushrooms in diluted salt for 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water 2 – 3 times and let them drain. For the chicken thigh mushrooms, slice the mushrooms thinly.
Trim the roots of the green onions, wash them clean, and cut them into pieces about 2 large finger lengths.
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Mix the marinade
Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of water into a bowl and stir the mixture well. Then, add a little pepper and stir again.
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Steaming the chicken breast
First, heat the steamer over high heat for 10 minutes. Then, place the enoki mushrooms on a plate first, followed by the brown reishi mushrooms and chicken thigh mushrooms around, and then place the chicken breast on top. Finally, pour the sauce around the ingredients and add green onions and a little pepper on top.
To ensure the chicken breast is cooked evenly and not dry, steam the chicken over high heat for 15 minutes. After steaming the chicken breast, take it out of the steamer and let it cool for 2 minutes.
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Final product
Though simple, the soy sauce and oyster sauce have made the chicken breast flavorful and easier to eat. Additionally, the sweet and chewy mushrooms will make the dish even more appealing!
2. Lemongrass steamed chicken breast
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Chicken Breast with Lime Leaves For 2 people
Chicken breast 300 gr Lemongrass 2 stalks Ginger 1 piece Lime leaves 5 leaves Chili 1 piece Onion 1 piece Common spices a little (MSG/ seasoning powder/ salt/ pepper)
How to Make Steamed Chicken Breast with Lime Leaves
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Prepare the Ingredients
You wash the lemongrass, crush it, mince the white part, and cut the top part into pieces for steaming!
Wash the lime leaves and finely chop them. Peel the ginger, crush it, and mince it. Peel the onion and cut it in half; dice one half and steam the other half with the chicken breast. Remove the stem from the chili and cut it into pieces.
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Prepare the chicken breast
You rinse the chicken breast briefly, then soak it in diluted salt water for 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water 2 – 3 times and let it drain.
When the chicken is drained, mix 1/3 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/3 teaspoon of salt together, then rub it on the chicken breast, massage evenly, and marinate for 15 minutes.
The chicken breast has absorbed the seasoning after marinating, you make a cut in the middle of the chicken breast and place the mixture of onion, ginger, lime leaves, lemongrass, and chili on the chicken as well as around it.
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Steam the chicken breast
You heat the steamer for 5 minutes, then place the chicken breast in and steam over high heat for 30 – 40 minutes. To make the chicken more aromatic, you can add half an onion and the lemongrass stalks around the steamer and steam them together.
Every 15 minutes, open the pot lid and check the doneness of the chicken breast!
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Final Product
The smoke is rising, the hot and fragrant chicken breast has just come out, the smell of lime leaves, onions, ginger, and lemongrass is enchanting, the chicken breast is tender, rich in flavor, and not dry. It’s not just an ordinary dish; those who are on a diet or working out should definitely give it a try!
3. Ginger Garlic Steamed Chicken Breast
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Ginger Garlic Steamed Chicken Breast For 2 people
Chicken breast 300 gr Lime juice 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/4 tablespoon Leek 1 stalk Ginger 1 piece Garlic 2 cloves Salt A little Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
How to prepare Ginger Garlic Steamed Chicken Breast
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Prepare the chicken breast
To eliminate the fishy smell from the chicken breast, rinse it briefly in water and soak it in diluted salt for about 15 minutes. After that, rinse the chicken breast with clean water 2 – 3 times and let it drain.
To ensure the chicken breast is evenly marinated and tender, cut the chicken breast into butterfly shapes and rub both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Next, place the chicken breast in a zip bag or a sealed container and marinate it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Once marinated, use a clean towel to pat the chicken dry, and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of pepper evenly on both sides.
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Roll and steam chicken breast
You add finely chopped shallots, sliced ginger, and sliced garlic onto parchment paper, and finally place the tightly rolled chicken breast on top, then wrap it up. Next, you wrap an additional layer of aluminum foil on the outside and steam it. To prevent steam from dripping onto the chicken breast, make sure to securely fold the parchment paper and aluminum foil on both sides.
Heat the steamer on high heat, then place the chicken breast in the steamer and steam on low heat for 30 minutes. Once the chicken breast is cooked, let it cool naturally in the pot for 10 minutes, then place the chicken breast in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
After that, take the chicken breast out and cut it into bite-sized round pieces.
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Prepare dipping sauce
You add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1/4 tablespoon of salt into a bowl and mix the ingredients well.
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Final Product
You place the chicken breast on a plate, drizzle the sauce over it, and enjoy the delicious, flavorful chicken breast, fragrant with ginger, along with the sauce that makes the dish more harmonious. Additionally, having the steamed chicken breast with hot rice is also very tasty!
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken breast
- Choose a piece of breast with white skin as this is from mature chickens, and the meat will be more chewy and tasty. When you press your hand on the meat, it should be elastic, not soft and mushy.
- You should avoid choosing pieces with many white stripes; the more stripes there are, the less fat and protein it contains, and it will be harder for the meat to absorb seasoning during cooking.
Tips for preparing chicken breast to eliminate odor
- After rubbing with salt, you can use a mixture of wine and sliced ginger, gently rubbing and kneading the whole breast again to help eliminate the odor and dirt. Rinse thoroughly and let it drain.
- Additionally, you can add lemon to the water, soak the chicken breast for 15 – 20 minutes. Then remove it, rinse with cold water, and let it drain.
In no time, three dishes of steamed chicken breast with soy sauce, lime leaves, and ginger will be ready to serve you and your family. Wish you success on your first try!
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