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Steamed Chicken with Xiao Fan’s Special Sauce

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Steamed Chicken with Xiao Fan's Special Sauce

Steamed Chicken with Xiao Fan's Special Sauce

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Equipment

  • - Steamer Basket: A steaming basket that fits snugly in most saucepans or steamers, ideal for cooking whole chicken pieces evenly.

  • - Silicone Spatula: Essential for handling the special sauce and maneuvering ingredients without scratching surfaces.

  • - Mixing Bowls (2-3): To prepare the marinade or sauce; useful for multiple preparations simultaneously.

  • - Measuring Cups (1 cup, 1/2 cup, teaspoon): For accurately measuring ingredients for the special sauce and any additional seasonings or marinade components.

  • - Whisk: To mix ingredients thoroughly when preparing the special sauce, ensuring a smooth consistency.

  • - Non-stick Cooking Spray: Useful for preventing sticking during cooking without adding extra oil.

  • - Kitchen Timer or Clock: Ensures precise timing for steaming chicken to perfection.

  • - Digital Food Scale (Optional): For weighing ingredients, particularly if the recipe calls for specific amounts by weight.

  • - Paper Towels: To drain excess oil from the cooked chicken before serving.

  • - Airtight Storage Containers: For storing unused portions of chicken and sauce after meal preparation.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise

  • 2 tablespoons thin matchsticks of peeled ginger

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 to 4 (2-inch) fresh hot Thai chiles, minced, including seeds

  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Fit a large steamer rack inside a large wide pot. Add enough water to reach within 1/2 inch of bottom of rack. Bring to a boil.
2

Instruction 2

Pat chicken dry and put, skin side up, in a shallow bowl (that will fit on steamer rack inside pot). Sprinkle with ginger and steam, covered, over high heat, until chicken is just cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes (replenish water if necessary).
3

Instruction 3

Carefully remove bowl with chicken. Pour off juices into a glass measure and set aside 1/4 cup (reserve remainder for another use). Return chicken in bowl to pot and keep warm, covered, off heat.
4

Instruction 4

Heat a wok or large heavy skillet (not nonstick) over high heat until smoking, then drizzle oil down side of wok and swirl to coat. Reduce heat to medium, then add garlic and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add chiles and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add cilantro and stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup chicken juices and simmer 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
5

Instruction 5

Drizzle some sauce over chicken (include some solids for a spicier sauce); serve the rest on the side. Season chicken with salt.
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