Best 5 Chicken Steamed With Fresh Lemons Sai Ling Mung Ching Gai Recipes
Chicken steamed with fresh lemons Sai Ling Mung Ching Gai, a refreshing and flavorful Cantonese dish, can be made with just a few simple ingredients. The chicken is steamed until tender, and then infused with the bright flavors of lemon, scallions, and ginger. The result is a dish that is both light and satisfying, and can be served as a main course or an appetizer.
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LAOTIAN GRILLED CHICKEN (PING GAI)
This particular ping gai (Laotian for 'grilled chicken') recipe seems to have originated from the Queen Mother Cafe in Toronto, so some North-Americanization may have occurred. But rest assured, this is at least twice as good as your average grilled chicken, North American or otherwise. Generous amounts of freshly ground pepper and chopped cilantro are the main players in the marinade, while a sweet, garlicky dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 4h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grind peppercorns coarsely using a mortar and pestle, electric grinder, or spice mill.
- Chop cilantro finely and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in the freshly ground pepper, oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, oil, and cayenne. Add chicken thighs and toss by hand until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 4 to 12 hours.
- Combine rice vinegar, lime juice, garlic, sambal, fish sauce, cilantro, and honey to make the dipping sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat grill for medium- to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place chicken thighs on the grill, discarding any excess marinade. Cover and grill until thighs spring back to the touch, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 155 degrees F (68 degrees C). Slice and serve with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 961.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CHICKEN STEAMED WITH FRESH LEMONS (SAI LING MUNG CHING GAI)
This recipe is from Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's "Chinese Chicken Cookbook". There are quite a few chicken plus lemon dishes already on Recipezaar, including Italian (chicken piccata), Indian and Thai. This recipe is quite different, since it is steamed (actually, double steamed, which makes for a very intense, clear broth) ... the ingredient list is imposing, but the process is really easy ... and the flavor is fabulous -- very different from the usual, thickly coated restaurant dish. As Eileen says in her introduction, the translation of the sai ling mung refers to "foreign lemons" because this is designed to use western-style lemons. Added comment (Oct 2008): Thanks to all the reviewers for their comments and photos. First, many of the recipes from Eileen Yin-Fei Lo's book are her remembrances of her family's (especially her aunt's) home cooking in rural China, very traditional ... so modern taste would definitely think about adding to the spectrum of spices used in this recipe. I think she would approve of changes to reflect individual palates. Second, looking at the sodium content of the analysis, I agree that getting 32% of your RDA in one dish is a bit much ... you could reduce the amount of soy sauce, but if you do, you might want to increase either the wine or oyster sauce (or just add water) to maintain the liquid volume ... I'd think first of reducing the 1/2 tsp salt directly and then reducing the soy if I needed more salt removed ....
Provided by Gandalf The White
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients except the chicken and the red bell pepper (garnish) into a bowl, mix well.
- Add the chicken, mix to coat and allow to marinate for 20 minutes.
- Put the chicken and marinade into a steamproof dish (see note below).
- Place the dish in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes.
- Turn the chicken over and steam for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Turn off the heat.
- Remove the chicken from the steamer.
- Sprinkle the red bell pepper over the chicken.
- Serve over cooked rice, with a slice/wedge of lemon.
- (Note re steamproof dishes)-- You may want to"temper" any dish that is not known to be"steamproof" or"ovenproof"-- here's how (steps 11-14).
- Put 5-6 cups of cold water in a wok, place a cake rack in the wok and place the dish to be tempered on the rack.
- Make certain the water covers the dish completely.
- Cover with the wok cover and bring the water to a boil.
- Allow the water to boil for at least 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the wok and water come to room termperature.
STEAMED CHICKEN AND SHIITAKE BUNS
Provided by Ming Tsai
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Buns: Mix warm water with sugar to dissolve. Add yeast and let stand for 10 minutes. Mixture should get foamy, or the yeast is dead. Mix in lard.
- In a food processor, add flour and yeast mixture. While blade is spinning, pour in water until a ball forms. If dough is too sticky, add more flour. If dough appears dry and doesn't form a ball, add more water. As soon as a ball forms, take dough out and knead by hand on a floured surface. For 10 minutes roll dough into one long log about 2-inches thick. Cut into 2-inch pieces.
- Filling: In a saute pan coated with oil, saute garlic and ginger. Add shiitakes and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Let mixture cool.
- Assembly: In a bowl, mix shiitakes, chicken, chives, and truffle oil. Season with salt and pepper. Keep filling chilled before stuffing buns.
- Form thick circles and place about 1 tablespoon of stuffing in the middle of each piece of dough. Encircle stuffing with the dough, but do not seal. Let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- In a steamer basket, steam buns for 10 to 12 minutes.
STEAMED CHING YUEN CHICKEN WITH GREENS
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 to 5 servings (10 to 12 serv
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken with cold water cleaning the cavity thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels, being sure to dry the cavity.
- Stuff the chicken with the scallions, sliced ginger, salt, and white pepper. Wash the Chinese greens and cut the tough ends off. Heat water in wok to boiling. Place chicken on heatproof platter and steam on rack for 40 minutes on high heat.
- While chicken is steaming, place 1-quart water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, add the Chinese greens, and cook for 1 minute on high heat. Remove the greens and drain in a colander. Set aside.
- Remove chicken from steamer and drain the juice into a small saucepan. Discard the scallions and ginger slices. Let chicken cool for 10 minutes and then cut into bite size pieces. Arrange the chicken pieces in the center of platter.
- Add the chicken broth to the chicken juice and bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, and stir into boiling chicken broth. Stir and cook until sauce is thickened. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Place the Chinese greens around the chicken pieces and serve.
PHARAONIC CHICKEN
I found this recipe in "The Chicken Cookbook" produced by the Tyson Chicken Comapany. It's very easy to make, and delicious!
Provided by JenSmith
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir together the allspice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, cumin, cinnamon, sugar and olive oil in a medium bowl. Add chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Boil the potatoes in water to cover, plus the remaining tsp salt, for about 10 minutes or until tender but not soft. Drain.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in a large baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F.
- Remove chicken from oven and arrange potatoes between pieces.
- In a small dish, mix together the garlic and lemon juice. Pour this over the chicken and potatoes.
- Return chicken to oven and bake an additional 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.8, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 1722.2, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 43.9
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken pieces that are bone-in and skin-on. This will help the chicken stay moist and flavorful during steaming.
- Prepare the chicken: Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any excess fat or skin.
- Season the chicken: Rub the chicken inside and out with a mixture of salt, pepper, and other seasonings of your choice. You can also add herbs or citrus zest for extra flavor.
- Prepare the steamer: Fill a large pot or steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Add lemon slices or lemon zest to the water for extra flavor.
- Steam the chicken: Place the chicken in the steamer basket and cover the pot. Steam the chicken for 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the steamer and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken.
Conclusion:
Steamed chicken with fresh lemons is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a light meal or a special occasion. The lemon adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the chicken, and the steaming method helps to keep the chicken moist and tender. This dish is also low in fat and calories, making it a good choice for those who are watching their weight. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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