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Steamed Chicken Thigh with Salted Lemon and Preserved Plum鹹檸檬話梅蒸雞髀

Tender deboned chicken thigh steamed to perfection with the bright, tangy notes of salted lemon and the sweet-sour depth of preserved plum, creating a refreshing and aromatic dish.

  • 25 min
  • 2 servings
  • Level 2
  • Hong Kong
  • Chicken
Steamed Chicken Thigh with Salted Lemon and Preserved Plum
01Ingredients
  • 2 deboned chicken thighs
  • 1 salted lemon
  • 4 preserved plums
  • 1 tbsp ginger, julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
Nutrition (per serving)485kcal
  • Protein38.2g
  • Carbs12.5g
  • Fat32.1g

Fiber 1.2 gSodium 1240 mg

02Steps
  1. Slice the salted lemon thinly and remove any seeds. Roughly chop the preserved plums.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with light soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Arrange marinated chicken thighs on a heatproof plate. Scatter salted lemon slices, chopped preserved plums, and julienned ginger over the chicken.
  4. Bring water in a steamer to a rolling boil. Place the plate with chicken into the steamer, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove from steamer. Heat cooking oil in a small pan until smoking. Drizzle hot oil over the chicken, then garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

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