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Garlic Soy Steamed Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner East And Southeast Asian
Garlic Soy Steamed Chicken
Ingredients
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 5 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh cilantro
Instructions
1
Mix together the chicken pieces and a generous amount of salt in a bowl, making sure to distribute it evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate.
2
Next, place a steamer basket inside a saucepan and fill it with water, leaving about an inch of space at the bottom. Rinse the chicken thoroughly and carefully place it into the steamer basket, ensuring that all pieces are submerged. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover the saucepan and steam the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 30 minutes.
3
While the chicken is steaming, heat a moderate amount of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Introduce minced garlic into the skillet and cook until it emits a fragrant aroma, approximately 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, then remove the skillet from the heat source.
4
Finally, spoon the savory sauce over the steamed chicken and garnish it with chopped cilantro before serving.