Delicious Cantonese Steamed Chicken : The 15-Minute Juicy Chicken Hack Every Home Cook Needs
Imagine if rotisserie chicken met spa cuisine – that’s Cantonese steamed chicken, where tender meat meets clean-eating elegance. This healthy Chinese chicken recipe uses a unique “double boiling” technique (隔水蒸) to lock in juices without oil, resulting in silky protein that’s #MealPrep gold. Serve it chilled for summer picnics or hot over cauliflower rice – either way, it’s gluten-free, keto-friendly, and Insta-worthy.
Ingredients:
✦ 450g chicken
450克鸡肉
✦ 5g sichuan pepper
5克花椒
✦ A little Minced ginger
一点姜末
✦ A little Chopped green onion
一点葱花
✦ A little Pepper powder
一点胡椒粉
✦ 10ml light soy sauce
10毫升生抽
✦ 10ml rice wine
✦ Cooking oil
食用油
Step-by-Step Guide:
Step 1 :
Drizzle cooking wine and pepper powder onto the cleaned chicken body, and spread evenly inside and outside by hand, then cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes.
洗净的鸡身上淋入米酒加入胡椒粉，用手将它里外涂抹均匀，封上保鲜膜腌制30分钟
Step 2 :
Prepare an electric steamer, add water and bring to a boil.
准备一个电蒸锅，加入水烧开
Step 3 :
Put the chicken into the electric steamer, cover it with a lid, and steam for 20 minutes until cooked.
放入抹匀调料的鸡，盖上盖子蒸20分钟至熟
Step 4 :
Heat oil in a pan and add minced ginger, chopped green onion and sichuan pepper, Stir-fry until fragrant.
用油起锅放入姜末葱花花椒粒，炒出香味
Step 5 :
After turning off the heat, pour the fried ingredients into a small bowl, and Add soy sauce, Mix well and set aside.
火后将炒香的佐料装入小碗中，加入生抽搅匀待用
Step 6 :
Open the steamer lid, and take out the steamed chicken, Tear off the plastic wrap and let it cool for later use.
揭开电蒸锅锅盖取出蒸好的鸡，撕开保鲜膜晾凉待用
Step 7 :
Chop the cooled chicken into pieces, put them on a plate, and pour sauce over it. Done.
将晾凉的鸡斩成块，好的鸡肉装盘浇上酱汁即可
Instructions :
Steamed chicken has many chicken sauces that can be added to the sauce for a more delicious taste
制作指导蒸好的鸡肉有许多鸡汁可以将它放入酱汁中，味道更鲜美
Why Health-Conscious Foodies Obsess Over This Dish
- Macro magic: 35g protein per serving, under 250 calories (skin-on!)
- Gut-friendly: No heavy sauces – pure chicken essence + ginger’s anti-inflammatory boost
- Cook once, eat 3 ways: Use leftovers for salads, wraps, or bone broth
Cultural Bridge: Serving Innovations
- Paleo lunchbox: Shred over zoodles with sesame seeds
- Southern fusion: Serve with collard greens & black-eyed peas
- Charcuterie twist: Slice thin as Chinese-style cold cuts
The Story of Cantonese Steamed Chicken
Born in Guangzhou’s herbal medicine shops, this dish was prescribed to postpartum mothers for its “qi-boosting” properties. Modern nutritionists confirm its benefits: zinc from dark meat supports immunity, while collagen-rich broth aids joint health. Unlike French confit (fat-heavy), this ancient Chinese cooking method preserves nutrients through gentle steam – a 2,000-year-old “sous-vide” predecessor.
Air Fryer Hybrid Method
For crispy skin lovers: Steam 10 mins → air-fry at 400°F for 6 mins. Achieves 黄金比例 (golden ratio) of crispy exterior + juicy interior TikTok foodies crave.
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# Healthy steamed chicken recipes
# Gluten-free Asian meals
# Juicy chicken breast technique
# Whole30 Chinese dishes
# Quick protein meal prep
