Chinese Steamed Herbal Chicken Recipe with Le Creuset Buffet Casserole

Chinese herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed dried spices

Dried herbs provide flavor but may lack some traditional medicinal benefits.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content, while thighs are often cheaper.

Clean the half chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

Slice ginger and garlic thinly, and chop spring onion into sections.

Prepare the red dates and Dang Gui by washing them.

Stuff the chicken cavity with ginger, garlic, red dates, goji berries, and Dang Gui.

Drizzle light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and white pepper over the chicken.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, ensuring it's well coated.

Place the chicken in the Le Creuset buffet casserole suitable for steaming.

Add 1 cup of water to the casserole.

Cover and steam the chicken until fully cooked, approximately 40-50 minutes.

Check doneness by ensuring the juices run clear when pierced.

Remove the chicken from the steamer and let it rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

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