Cantonese Steamed Chicken

Here is a delicious and easy-to-make steamed chicken recipe:

Ingredients

– 1 whole chicken (about 1 kg), cleaned

– 2 cloves garlic, chopped

– 1 clove shallot, chopped

– 1 tbsp chopped ginger

– 2 tbsp Chinese soy sauce

– 1 tbsp sesame oil

– 1 tsp salt

– 1/2 tsp pepper powder

– 2 tbsp lime juice

– 2 pieces of spring onion, sliced

– 1 tsp hoisin sauce (optional)

How to make

1. Prepare a steamer, boil water.

2. Mix garlic, shallot, ginger, Chinese soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper powder in a bowl.

3. Brush the spice mixture all over the surface of the chicken.

4. Place the chicken in a steamer, cover with a lid.

5. Steam the chicken for 30-40 minutes or until cooked.

6. Remove the chicken, brush with lime juice.

7. Serve the chicken with a sprinkling of sliced spring onions and your favorite sauce