Steamed Chicken with Simple Herbs
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 (+/- 900 grams) whole chicken legs +/- 2个整个鸡腿（900克左右）
- 12 grams solomon’s seal 12克玉竹
- 12 grams goji berry 12克枸杞
- 1-2 red dates (pitted) 1-2颗红枣（去核）
- 1/2 cup water 1/2杯水
Marinate for chicken 鸡肉腌料：:
- ½ teaspoon salt 半茶匙盐
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional) 1茶匙玉米淀粉 （可选）
- ½ tablespoon cooking oil (optional) 半汤匙食用油 （可选）
Garnish 装饰:
- 1 tablespoon coriander 1汤匙香菜
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Wash 2 whole chicken legs thoroughly. Remove any blood clots or impurities.
- Rub salt, cornstarch over the chicken leg. Then coat the chicken with oil. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the herbs and assemble
- Rinse the herbs thoroughly. Place herbs on a heatproof plate. Lay marinated chicken on top. Pour some water around the chicken.
Steam
- Bring water to a boil in a steamer. Place the chicken plate on the steaming rack. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Steam for 1–1.5 hours until chicken is soft and tender.
Serve
- The sauce should be rich, naturally sweet, and fragrant from the herbs. Serve hot, with rice.
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Notes
Thorough cleaning is crucial — removing blood clots from the chicken ensures the soup is clear and free from strong odors.
Low heat steaming — keeps the meat juicy, tender and fall of the bone and allow the herbs to infused into the soupy sauce.
Wash the herbs — rinse the herbs with water to remove any impurities.