Tender and Juicy Steamed Chicken with Gravy and Rice
Steaming is one of the best ways to cook chicken, as it preserves the moisture and tenderness of the meat, while also infusing it with the aromas of the herbs and spices you use.
Steaming also helps to reduce the fat and calories in the chicken, making it a healthier choice than frying. In this recipe, I will show you how to make steamed chicken with gravy and rice, a classic Chinese dish that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
The steaming process takes about 20 minutes. The gravy is made by simmering the chicken broth with soy sauce. The rice is cooked with garlic, ginger, and green onions for extra flavor and aroma. You can serve the steamed chicken with gravy and rice as a complete meal, or add some steamed vegetables or salad on the side for more variety.
Steamed Chicken with Gravy and Rice - Chinese Dish
This dish is warm and cozy, perfect for any season or occasion. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
The chicken is steamed to perfection, then smothered with a rich and flavorful gravy made with chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. The rice is fluffy and fragrant, cooked with garlic, ginger, and green onions. This is a comforting and delicious dish that your family will love!
- 4 Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless chicken breasts or Thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds approx). You can use any cut of chicken you like for this recipe, such as drumsticks, wings, or thighs. Just adjust the steaming time accordingly.)
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Pepper (to taste)
- 4 Slice Ginger (Always use Fresh Ginger to get more aroma and taste)
- 2 Parsley (You can use Sprigs of fresh Cilantro or Parsley)
- 2 cup Chicken Broth (use low sodium chicken broth)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- Salt & Pepper (Salt and pepper to taste)
- 2 cup White rice (use Long grain white rice. If you don't have it use any Rice, adjust the cooking time accordingly. You can also use brown rice instead of white rice for more fiber and nutrients. Just increase the water amount and the cooking time as per the package directions.)
- 4 cup Water
- 2 clove Garlic (Use Freshly Minced Garlic)
- 1 Ginger (Use fresh ginger, peeled and grated)
- 2 Green Onions (Slice them finely)
- Salt (Add salt to taste. (don't add much salt as our gravy will also have some salt already added to it))
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in a single layer on a large plate or baking dish. Top each piece with a slice of ginger and a sprig of cilantro or parsley.
Spread evenly, you can even rub the ingredients to the chicken and wait few minutes before steaming.Fill a large pot with about an inch of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Place a steamer basket or rack over the pot (make sure it doesn’t touch the water) and carefully transfer the plate or dish with the chicken onto the steamer.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to maintain a steady steam.
Steam the chicken for about 20 minutes or until cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Once done, transfer the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
Tip: while the steamer does his job you can proceed ahead with rest of the preparations and start with Gravy and Rice and save your time.Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a small saucepan until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. Combine the rice, water, garlic, ginger, green onions, and salt in a rice cooker or a medium pot.
Cook according to the rice cooker’s instructions or bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and fluffy, this may take about 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Spoon some rice onto each plate and top with a piece of steamed chicken.
Drizzle some gravy over the chicken and rice and garnish with more cilantro or parsley if desired.
Enjoy your tender and juicy steamed chicken with gravy and rice!
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 420kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Cholesterol 97mg33%
- Sodium 635mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 35.99g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
You can add some vegetables to the steamer basket along with the chicken, such as broccoli, carrots, or bok choy, for a more balanced meal.
Equipments Used/Needed:
- A large pot with a steamer basket or rack
- A small saucepan
- A skillet
- A rice cooker or another pot for cooking the rice
- A whisk
- A fork
- A knife
- A cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons