How to Steam Chicken

Steaming might not be the first cooking method you think of when you are thinking of chicken breast recipe ideas but why not? Using steam to cook the chicken means that you do not have to use oil or butter, so your chicken will be healthier than if you were to saute or deep fry it.

If you have steamed vegetables before, you will know that they have a great flavor and texture. Skinless, boneless chicken is great for steaming and it always ends up being succulent and moist.

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Step by Step Steaming Guide

First, you need to rub some spices or herbs into the chicken breast to give it some flavor. Try lemon pepper, Cajun spices, or a Mexican spice blend.

You will need a pot with a tight-fitting lid and a steamer basket to cook the chicken. The lid needs to be tight so the steam does not escape. Fill a pot a couple of inches deep with water and heat it up. If you like, you can add some herbs or spices to the water because anything you add to the water will flavor the chicken.

Put the steamer basket in the pot and put the seasoned chicken breast in the steamer basket. It is important that the water does not touch the chicken breast, else it will boil instead of steam. Put the lid on the pot to cover the chicken and the steamer basket.

Turn the heat up to high and steam the chicken for about ten minutes. Cut a few slits into the chicken breast, then turn it over and put the lid back on. Cook it for another fifteen minutes. Check the chicken by piercing it with a knife. If there is any pink still inside, it needs more cooking time.

Recipe for Asian Style Steamed Chicken

This easy recipe has an Asian flavor. This steamed chicken recipe serves two people and it is very nice with boiled rice.

What you will need:

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 sprigs cilantro
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 finely chopped cloves garlic
• 5 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 cup salt, for rubbing

How to make it:

Put the salt and chicken in a bowl and rub the salt over the chicken to tenderize it. Chill it in the refrigerator for half an hour. Rinse the salt off the chicken and put it in a steamer basket.

Add a couple of inches of water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Set the steamer basket over the water, cover the pot, and steam the chicken for half an hour or until the juices run clear. Saute the onion in the oil in a skillet until soft, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in the sesame oil and soy sauce. Serve the steamed chicken with the onion mixture on top, garnished with the cilantro.

How to Steam Chicken

There are so many ways to cook chicken and perhaps you have already tried some tasty grilled chicken recipes or steamed chicken recipes. A chicken breast recipe makes a healthy, delicious meal.

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