Steamed Chicken With Shiitake Mushrooms

 

Ingredients:

2 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless and cut into bite-sized pieces)

4 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked until softened and halved)

3/4 tbsp. light soy sauce

1 tbsp. Shaoxing Wine

1/4 tsp. chicken stock granules (to taste)

1/4 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. sesame oil

1 tsp. cornstarch

3 slices ginger (shredded)

1 stalk spring onion (chopped for garnish)

Methods:

1. In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with light soy sauce, Shaoxing Wine, chicken stock granules, sugar, sesame oil and cornstarch.  Mix well and let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Add the shiitake mushrooms to the marinated chicken and mix to combine.
3. Transfer everything to a heat proof serving plate and spread evenly.
4. Steam on high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove from steamer, garnish with chopped spring onion and serve hot with freshly cooked white rice.

I adapted this simple yet yummylicious dish from 'Cooking TV' with slight adjustments to suit my cooking preference.