Soft & Juicy Steamed Chicken Thighs
Directions
- 1Choose 5 fresh chicken legs.
- 2Add a spoonful of salt and rub it thoroughly onto the chicken legs to clean them and remove feathers.
- 3Rinse the chicken legs with water 2 to 3 times until fully clean.
- 4Place the cleaned chicken legs in a large bowl.
- 5Peel and thinly slice fresh ginger into julienne strips.
- 6Chop green onions into small sections.
- 7Add the chopped ginger and green onions to a bowl.
- 8Boil some water and pour it over the chicken legs in the bowl, stirring with a spoon to remove impurities and kill bacteria.
- 9Remove the chicken legs and place them on a chopping board.
- 10Make a cross-hatch pattern on each chicken leg to help absorb flavors.
- 11Place the scored chicken legs back into the bowl.
- 12Add the crushed ginger and green onion mixture to the chicken.
- 13Add a bit of salt, sprinkle some pepper, and add some sugar to enhance the flavor.
- 14Pour in a bit of cooking wine to remove unpleasant odors and add fragrance.
- 15Add some oyster sauce and a bit of soy sauce.
- 16Mix everything together well, ensuring the chicken legs are thoroughly coated for extra flavor.
- 17Add some corn starch to help the seasoning stick to the chicken and enhance its flavor.
- 18Mix everything together and marinate for 20 minutes.
- 19Peel a carrot with a vegetable peeler.
- 20Cut off both ends of the carrot, then slice it into small rounds, then into strips, and finally dice it into small cubes.
- 21Put the carrot pieces in a bowl.
- 22Peel a large potato, cut it into thick slices, then into strips, and finally dice it into small cubes.
- 23Place the diced potato in the bowl with the carrots.
- 24Arrange the potato and carrot neatly in the bowl.
- 25Place the marinated chicken legs on top of the vegetables in a neat arrangement.
- 26Boil some water and place the bowl with chicken and vegetables into a steamer.
- 27Cover and steam for 48 minutes.
- 28After the time is up, open the lid and check.
- 29Garnish with chopped green onions for a nice color.
Ingredients
- 5 fresh chicken legs
- 1 spoonful salt
- fresh ginger
- green onions
- pepper
- sugar
- cooking wine
- oyster sauce
- soy sauce
- corn starch
- 1 carrot
- 1 potato
Equipment
bowlknifechopping boardvegetable peelerpotsteamer
Tips
- Choose fresh chicken legs by pressing on the meat to feel its texture.
- Salt helps with sterilization and removes feathers from chicken legs.
- Washing chicken legs thoroughly is an important step for tenderness.
- Pouring boiling water over chicken legs removes impurities and dirt, puffs up the skin, and kills bacteria.
- Cross-hatching chicken legs helps them absorb flavors better.
- Marinade chicken legs for 20 minutes for extra flavor.
- Starch helps seasoning stick to the chicken, making it more flavorful.
- Adding vegetables and potatoes helps balance out the oiliness of the dish.
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