2 Easy Chinese Chicken Recipes You Must Try!

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often gluten-free and can be cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

Spatchcock the chicken by cutting out two fingers of the backbone.

Rub the chicken with salt and pepper.

Mix 1 cup of water, 1 cup of lemon juice, chopped garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Separate the chicken from the marinade.

Prepare a large pot with 3 cups of water and add 4 star anise and the ginger from the marinade.

Place a bamboo steamer on top of the pot and layer lemon slices inside.

Put the chicken on top of the lemon slices in the steamer.

Cover and steam on medium heat for 30-35 minutes.

Once cooked, chop the chicken and serve with light soy sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.

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