Mouthwatering Chicken

Tender steamed chicken in a spicy Sichuan sauce served with nutritious brown rice and savory stir-fried Chinese broccoli.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 697 kcals 2788 kcals
Carbohydrates 70.9 grams 283.6 grams
Fat 30.6 grams 122.5 grams
Protein 34.6 grams 138.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
1
tbsp
Soy Sauce
light
1
tbsp
2
tbsp
Soy Sauce
light, for broccoli
GrainsCereals
400
g
Meat
400
g
Chicken Thighs
free-range, bone-in or drumsticks
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
0.25
tsp
Sea Salt
ground
0.5
tsp
Chilli Flakes
crushed dried
0.5
tsp
Sichuan Pepper
ground, for dressing
0.5
tsp
Chilli Flakes
crushed dried, for dressing
1
clove
Garlic
sliced
50
g
Sesame Seeds
toasted
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Sesame Oil
toasted
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
for stir-fry
2
tbsp
Sesame Oil
toasted, for broccoli
Seafood
25
g
Vegetables
2.5
cm
Root Ginger
peeled and grated
110
g
Spring Onions
two finely sliced for garnish, remainder cut into 2.5cm pieces
1
piece
1
head
Gai Lan
cut into florets

Steps

  • Mix grated ginger, mirin, Sichuan pepper, salt, and chillies in a bowl and rub over the chicken.
  • Place 2.5cm spring onion pieces in a heatproof dish and lay the chicken on top.
  • Fill a pan with 1 liter of water and place a steamer rack over it to simmer.
  • Steam the chicken for 25 minutes until cooked through and reserve the juices.
  • Shred the hot chicken and skin and place on a serving plate.
  • Wash brown rice, boil in 500ml water, then simmer covered for 20 minutes until absorbed.
  • Heat vegetable oil, pour over spices in a bowl, then stir in soy sauce, vinegars, oils, and 4 tablespoons of chicken juice.
  • Stir-fry shallot, garlic, and shrimp in oil for 2 minutes, then add broccoli and remaining seasonings for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish chicken with sliced spring onions and serve with rice, sesame seeds, broccoli, and extra juices.