Steamed Chicken Thighs with Ginger
Steaming preserves not only the delicious taste of chicken but also locks in the moisture. This recipe has ginger, Mirin, soy sauce and green onions to offer a delicate Chinese flavor to the finished dish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 sliced green onions
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Mirin or white wine
- 8 slices fresh ginger
- Water, as needed
Instructions
- Put an inch of water in a large pot and put it over a medium-high heat on the stove.
- Put a steaming rack inside.
- Put the chicken in a heat-proof dish and pour the soy sauce and Mirin on top.
- Top with ginger slices and the white part of the green onion.
- When the water reaches a boil, put the dish of chicken on the steaming rack and put a lid on the pan.
- Turn the temperature down.
- You want the water gently simmering, not boiling.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.
- Serve topped with the green part of the green onion.