Steamed Salty Ginger Chicken 薑粉鹽焗雞

Steamed Salty Ginger Chicken 薑粉鹽焗雞 Steamed Salty Ginger Chicken 薑粉鹽焗雞

Ingredients:

For chicken

  • 1 chicken, about 2 1/2 - 3 lb (1.25 - 1.5 kg);
  • 2 tablespoons dry ginger powder;
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt;
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water.

  • For salty ginger sauce

  • 2 tablespoons dry ginger powder;
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil;
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, adjust for taste.

Recipe:

Serving for 2

For chicken

  1. Clean chicken and pad dry;
  2. Cut into half, save back bone for soup;
  3. Add sea salt and dry ginger powder, at least 1 hour before cooking, better overnight;

Option 1: Cook in a rice cooker

  1. Place half of the chicken in a rice cooker;
  2. Steam for at less 30 minutes;
  3. Test with a knife/chop stick, make sure the juice runs clear;
  4. Cut into pieces;
  5. Serve warm with sauce.

Option 2: Cook in the oven

  1. Pre-heat oven to 450˚F (235˚C);
  2. Place half of the chicken in a parchment paper pocket on a baking pan;
  3. Lower temperature to 400˚F (205˚C)
  4. Roast for at less 30 minutes;
  5. Test with a knife/chop stick, make sure the juice runs clear;
  6. Cut into pieces;
  7. Serve warm with sauce.

For salty ginger sauce

  1. Mix dry ginger powder and vegetable oil, 2 : 1;
  2. Add sea salt, adjust for taste;
  3. Mix well and serve room temperature.

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