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Herbal Steam Chicken
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Herbal Steam Chicken

A nourishing herbal steam chicken made with simple ingredients and no extra water 🤍 The chicken releases its own natural essence, creating a light yet deeply flavourful broth.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (cleaned)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Cordyceps flower
  • Red goji berries
  • Red dates
  • Dried scallops
  • 3 Lion’s Mane mushrooms (猴头菇)

Instructions

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  1. Lay a big piece of aluminium foil and place parchment paper on top.
  2. Put the whole chicken on the parchment paper.
  3. Rub evenly with salt.
  4. Add cordyceps flower, goji berries, red dates, dried scallops and lion’s mane mushrooms.
  5. Wrap tightly with parchment paper first, then aluminium foil.
  6. Place into pressure cooker with water underneath.
  7. Steam for 35 minutes.
  8. No extra water is needed inside, the chicken will naturally release its own essence and create the most flavourful gravy.
  9. Juicy, tender, and full of herbal sweetness .. Best served with hot white rice… simple and comforting family meal.

📝 Amanda's Notes

Instead of using parchment paper or aluminum foil you can use a plate with cover but timing wise have to be extra careful to prevent overcook chicken

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