Steamed Chicken with Red Dates and Ginger

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces, pitted red dates, and most of the julienned ginger (reserve a small amount for garnish).

2. 2

   Add light soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, cornstarch, and cooking oil to the chicken mixture. Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Arrange the marinated chicken mixture in a heatproof dish or plate, spreading it out evenly.

4. 4

   Bring water to a boil in a steamer. Once boiling, place the dish with chicken into the steamer. Cover and steam over high heat for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   Carefully remove the steamed chicken from the steamer. Garnish with the reserved julienned ginger and fresh cilantro (if using). Serve immediately with steamed rice.