Chicken with Ginger Scallion Oil Recipe
Chinese Steamed Chicken with Ginger Scallion Oil is tender, juicy, and paired with a fragrant, sizzling ginger scallion sauce.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 yellow chicken, 4 pounds
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons ginger purée
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 large ginger, sliced
For the ginger scallion oil
- 2/3 cup cooking oil
- 1 bulb shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks scallions, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To marinate the chicken, pat the chicken dry, then rub the salt all over, including inside the cavity. Combine the ginger purée with the Shaoxing wine, then rub it over the chicken inside and out, and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- To make the ginger scallion oil, in a bowl, combine the scallions, ginger, and salt. In a pan over low heat, add the cooking oil and shallots, and fry until golden, then remove the shallots. Heat the oil until smoking, then carefully pour it over the scallion and ginger mixture and mix well.
- To steam the chicken, brush the chicken skin with cooking oil, then line a steamer with the sliced ginger and place the chicken breast-side down. Steam over medium heat for about 40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- To serve, let the chicken cool slightly, then chop or shred into pieces and serve with the ginger scallion oil.
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Notes
- Pat the chicken dry: This helps the skin stay smooth and improves the final texture.
- Keep the marinade simple: It enhances the chicken without overpowering it.
- Steam over medium heat: Gentle cooking keeps the meat tender and juicy.
- Breast-side down: This helps prevent the breast from drying out.
- Pour hot oil carefully: The hot oil releases the aroma from the ginger and scallions instantly.
- Serve with rice: The ginger scallion oil is especially good spooned over rice.
- Make ahead: The ginger scallion oil can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Protein swap: You can use chicken thighs or drumsticks—adjust cooking time as needed.