Steamed Chicken in Mushroom

Why you’ll love this recipe

• The combination of chicken juices and rehydrated mushrooms creates a natural, flavorful “jus” that is perfect for drizzling over rice.
• Velveting the chicken with a touch of cornstarch ensures every piece remains incredibly soft, slippery, and tender after steaming.
• Dried shiitake mushrooms add a deep, woody aroma and a meaty texture that elevates the simplicity of the chicken.

Key Ingredients

• Chicken Thighs: Sliced into bite-sized pieces, thighs stay juicy and succulent during the high-heat steaming process compared to breast meat.
• Dried Shiitake Mushrooms: These provide a much more concentrated, earthy umami flavor than fresh mushrooms; be sure to use the soaking liquid for extra depth.
• Oyster Sauce: Acts as the primary seasoning, providing a rich, savory sweetness that binds the chicken and mushroom flavors together.

✅Quick Tips: Squeeze the excess water out of the soaked mushrooms before slicing so they can better absorb the savory chicken marinade.

Key Steps

• #1: Velvet the Chicken: Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, ginger, and cornstarch to create a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
• #2: Layer the Umami: Arrange the marinated chicken and mushroom slices in a thin, even layer on a plate to ensure every piece cooks uniformly.
• #3: High-Heat Steam: Steam over rapidly boiling water for 10–12 minutes until the chicken is tender and the mushrooms are fully infused with the sauce.

Steamed Chicken in Mushroom

This traditional steamed chicken recipe uses ginger and oyster sauce to create a deeply savory umami profile. The dried mushrooms act as flavorful sponges, making it a must-have comfort dish for any authentic Asian pantry.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Chicken Courses: Main Dishes Recipe Keys: O One-Pot Meals Q Quick & Easy S Steaming

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Prep Time 60 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredient

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• 3 pieces chicken thigh,cubed
• 6 pieces Dried shiitake mushroom
• Scallion for decor

Ginger marination:

• 5 slices ginger, slices thin
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp white pepper powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• A pinch of salt
• A pinch of sugar

Instructions

1. Soak the mushroom in warm water for 30mins or 1 hour until soft, while marinate the chicken with ginger marination.
2. Chop the mushrooms and mix with chicken
3. Place in the bowl where you are going to serve. Steam on high heat for 15 minutes and turn to low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Decorate with some scallion, and enjoy!