Steamed Chicken with Cordyceps Flower and Red Dates蟲草花紅棗蒸雞
A nourishing Cantonese steamed chicken dish featuring tender chicken thighs, earthy cordyceps flowers, and naturally sweet red dates. This wholesome dish is celebrated for its simplicity and health benefits.
01Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (about 400g)
- 10g dried cordyceps flowers
- 10 red dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 slice ginger, shredded
- 1 tbsp water (for soaking cordyceps)
Nutrition (per serving)285kcal
- Protein28.5g
- Carbs12.8g
- Fat13.2g
Fiber 1.1 gSodium 385 mg
02Steps
- Soak cordyceps flowers in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain. Rinse red dates and gently squeeze to soften.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine chicken with light soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Add the prepared cordyceps flowers, red dates, and shredded ginger to the marinated chicken. Mix gently. Transfer the mixture to a heatproof dish.
- Bring water in a steamer to a rolling boil. Place the dish with the chicken mixture into the steamer. Steam for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Carefully remove the steamed chicken and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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