Steamed Salted Chicken Thigh - Tender, Juicy and So Flavourful with Basic Ingredients

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Wash the chicken thighs thoroughly, especially near the bone area to remove any blood clots.

Marinate the chicken with a generous amount of salt and shashing wine, rubbing it into the chicken.

Add some cornstarch to the chicken to give the outer layer a nice smooth texture.

Let the chicken marinate for about 30 minutes. If marinating for longer than 2 hours, place it in the fridge and bring it back to room temperature before steaming.

Once the water is at a rolling boil, place the chicken onto the steaming rack.

Steam the chicken on high heat for 20 to 25 minutes for a tender, juicy texture. For very soft and tender chicken that falls off the bone, steam on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Check the water level in the steamer and add water when necessary.

To check if the chicken is done, poke into the thickest part with a chopstick; if no blood juices come out, it is done.

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