Best 6 Sake Steamed Chicken With Ginger And Scallions Recipes

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When it comes to enjoying a comforting, aromatic dish, sake steamed chicken with ginger and scallions is an excellent choice. This delectable recipe combines the savory flavors of sake, the zesty bite of ginger, and the refreshing fragrance of scallions to create a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas. Whether you are a novice cook eager to explore new culinary horizons or an experienced chef seeking to expand your repertoire, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to create a mouthwatering sake steamed chicken dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SAKE-STEAMED CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS



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"Steamed chicken is not the kind of dish that makes my mouth water," Melissa Clark wrote in 2011, when bringing this recipe to The Times. But she made an exception for this dish, inspired by Harris Salat, who helps run the website Japanesefoodreport.com. Here, a full chicken is steamed for about an hour and a half over a mixture of sake and water, leaving it soft and flavorful.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3 1/2 pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry
1 1/2 cups dry sake
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons mirin or sweet sherry
1 tablespoon chopped ginger root
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, preferably black

Steps:

  • Place a steamer basket in the bottom of a large stockpot. Pour in equal amounts of sake and water, enough to reach the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring to a boil.
  • Generously salt the chicken inside and out; set breast side up in the steamer basket. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Steam the chicken until the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn off the heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • To prepare the sauce, in a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, lemon juice, mirin, ginger and garlic.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and place on a large cutting board; carve and set pieces on a platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the meat and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 741, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1220 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SAKE-STEAMED CHICKEN WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3 1/2 pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry
1 1/2 cups dry sake
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons mirin or sweet sherry
1 tablespoon chopped ginger root
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 thinly sliced scallions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, preferably black.

Steps:

  • 1. Place a steamer basket in the bottom of a large stockpot. Pour in equal amounts of sake and water, enough to reach the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring to a boil. 2. Generously salt the chicken inside and out; set breast side up in the steamer basket. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Steam the chicken until the juices run clear when pierced with a knife, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn off the heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes. 3. To prepare the sauce, in a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, lemon juice, mirin, ginger and garlic. 4. Remove the chicken from the pot and place on a large cutting board; carve and set pieces on a platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the meat and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.

STEAMED CHICKEN (ZHENG JI) WITH GINGER-SCALLION DIPPING SAUCE



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Chicken rubbed with salt and then steamed, served with a ginger-scallion dipping sauce to bring out its full flavor. Serve with steamed rice. Serves 4 as a main course or 8 as part of a multi-dish Chinese style dinner.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled & finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Rinse the chicken in cold, running water, and blot dry completely with paper towels.
  • Rub the salt all over the skin of the chicken and inside the cavity.
  • Place the chicken, breast-side down, on a heat proof platter, and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Set up your steamer, or place a rack inside a wok or other deep pan.
  • Fill with about 2 inches of hot water.
  • Cover tightly and gently steam over medium heat for 1 hour, replenishing the water from time to time.
  • Remove the platter of cooked chicken and pour off all of the liquid.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and scallions.
  • In a small pan, combine the oils and heat until they smoke.
  • Pour the hot oils over the ginger-scallion mixture.
  • Chop the chicken into serving sized pieces and serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 106.9, Sodium 1359.5, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 25.4

SAKE STEAMED CHICKEN WITH GINGER



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Steaming chicken by this method tenderizes the meat to a degree that it almost melts in your mouth. The meat is also infused with a succulent wine flavor. Adapted from Harris Salat

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 lbs chicken, rinsed and patted dry
1 1/2 cups sake (dry)
kosher salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons mirin or 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet sherry
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, preferably black

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, place a steamer basket and pour in equal amounts of sake and water, just enough to reach the bottom of the steamer basket; bring to a boil.
  • Salt the chicken inside and out and place, breast side up, in the steamer basket; reduce heat to low, cover, and steam chicken until the juices run clear, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn off the heat and let cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, lemon juice, mirin, ginger, and garlic.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and place on a large cutting board; carve and arrange pieces on a serving platter.
  • Spoon some of the sauce over the meat, then sprinkle with green onions, and sesame seeds; serve additional sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.7, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 198.4, Sodium 531, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 50.9

GINGER-SCALLION CHICKEN



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In this easy chicken stir-fry, adapted from Lan Hing Riggin, a home cook from Virginia who grew up cooking with her family in Hong Kong, slivers of ginger and scallions turn golden, adding their sweetness and pungency to the oil. A dash of soy sauce provides saltiness and depth, while a full cup of cilantro leaves, used as garnish, makes the dish a bit lighter and fresher. Fire seekers can add a sliced chile or two along with the ginger.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, weeknight, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large scallions, trimmed
1/4 cup peanut oil, or neutral oil such as grapeseed or sunflower, more as necessary
1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, as needed
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
1 (2 1/2-inch) piece ginger, cut into thin matchsticks (about 3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Large pinch sugar

Steps:

  • Cut the scallions in quarters lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. You should end up with thin blades of scallions. Separate out the dark green tops from the pale green and white parts. (You don't have to be very thorough; some mixing of colors is fine.)
  • Heat oil in a wok or 12-inch skillet over very high heat. When it's shimmering but not smoking, stir in chicken and salt. Cook, stirring almost constantly, until chicken is barely cooked and no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken onto a serving plate, leaving the oil in the pan. Immediately scatter cilantro and scallion greens (not whites) over hot chicken.
  • Return wok to medium-high heat. Make sure there are at least 2 tablespoons oil in the wok. If not, add more oil. Stir in ginger and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in scallion whites, soy sauce and sugar, and cook for another 30 seconds (if using a skillet, remove from heat). Immediately spoon the contents of the pan evenly over chicken and herbs. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 852 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SAKE-STEAMED CHICKEN AND KABOCHA SQUASH



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The secret to juicy, tender, delicately steamed white-meat chicken and squash? Going slow.

Provided by Tadashi Ono

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chicken     Squash     Dinner     Ginger     Chile Pepper     Healthy     Low Fat     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 dried chiles de árbol, seeded, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup sake
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks
2 (8-ounce) skin-on or skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
1/4 small kabocha or red kuri squash, seeded, sliced crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick half-moons, then sliced in half again
2 scallions, sliced on a diagonal, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Combine chiles, sake, and 1 cup water in a pot. Fit with a steamer basket and arrange ginger in basket. Season chicken with salt and place in steamer basket, skin side up; add squash and 2 sliced scallions. Cover pot and steam chicken and squash over medium heat, adding more water by 1/4-cupfuls if needed, until squash is tender and chicken is just cooked through, 16-20 minutes.
  • Remove steamer basket from pot and bring liquid to a boil. Cook until flavors are concentrated and liquid thickens, 6-8 minutes (you should have about 3 Tbsp.).
  • Slice chicken and arrange on plates with squash. Pour steaming liquid over and top with additional scallions.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chicken: Opt for free-range or organic chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh ginger and scallions: These ingredients add a bright, aromatic flavor to the dish. If possible, use young ginger for the mildest flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the steamer: Make sure to leave enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can steam evenly.
  • Use a well-fitting lid: This will help to keep the steam inside the pot and ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will make the chicken dry and tough.
  • Serve immediately: Sake steamed chicken is best served hot out of the steamer. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sake steamed chicken with ginger and scallions is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and low-calorie option. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.

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