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Steamed chicken with bok choy is a light but appealing dish, thanks to the natural sweetness of the chicken combined with the vibrant green bok choy. It’s an ideal choice to change up your family’s menu, offering a nutritious yet gentle meal. Discover the detailed preparation steps in this article by Kamereo!
Ingredients for Steamed Chicken with Bok Choy
- Chicken thighs: 400g
- Bok choy: 300g
- Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon
- Minced garlic: 1 tablespoon
- Ginger: 1 small knob
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Oyster sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1.5 teaspoons
- Cooking oil: 1 tablespoon
Get high-quality, affordable ingredients for steamed chicken with bok choy at Kamereo:
CP Frozen Chicken Thigh 1kg
74,000đ/PACK
93,500đ/PACK
Bok Choy Da Lat
27,000đ/KILOGRAM
32,500đ/KILOGRAM
Tai Ky Tapioca Flour 1kg
33,000đ/PACK
37,000đ/PACK
Minced Garlic
72,000đ/KILOGRAM
Ginger
77,000đ/KILOGRAM
88,500đ/KILOGRAM
Vilitas Pure Cane Sugar 1kg
26,500đ/PACK
34,000đ/PACK
Maggi Pork Seasoning 2kg
113,500đ/PACK
134,000đ/PACK
Cholimex Oyster Sauce 350g
21,500đ/BOTTLE
Bac Lieu Refined Salt 500g
5,000đ/PACK
Tuong An Cooking Oil 5L
259,000đ/BOTTLE
334,500đ/BOTTLE
Tips for Choosing Fresh, High-Quality Chicken:
- Prioritize chicken with light yellow, shiny skin. The skin should not be bruised or have blood clots, and the meat should feel firm to the touch.
- Fresh chicken has good elasticity; if you press it gently with your hand, it will quickly return to its original state.
- Choose chicken thighs or drumsticks as these parts have more meat and less bone, and they retain their natural tenderness and sweetness when steamed.
- Avoid buying chicken that has a foul smell, is slimy, or has unusually peeling skin, as these are signs that the chicken is not fresh.
Tips for Choosing Green, High-Quality Bok Choy:
- Select bok choy with vibrant green, shiny leaves that are not bruised or wilted and show no signs of dark spots or spoilage.
- Good bok choy often has firm, large, and round white stems. It should feel heavy in your hand and not be soft or mushy.
- Avoid choosing bok choy with yellowing leaves or soft stems, as this indicates the vegetable has been stored for a long time.
- It’s best to buy bok choy in the early morning to easily find fresh, newly harvested vegetables that will stay fresh longer.
How to Make Steamed Chicken with Bok Choy
Here is a detailed guide on how to make steamed chicken with bok choy that you can follow to ensure success from your very first try:
Preparing the Ingredients
Chicken:
- Wash the chicken thoroughly with water upon arrival, then rub it well with a mixture of salt and vinegar to eliminate any lingering odor and dirt.
- Rinse it again thoroughly with cold water and let it drain.
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop them evenly to ensure the chicken cooks uniformly when steamed.
Bok choy:
- After buying the bok choy, cut off the root and discard any old leaves or those showing signs of pests or yellowing.
- Separate the bok choy into individual stems and soak them in a diluted saltwater solution for about 10 minutes to remove dirt and pesticide residue. Then, rinse them several times with cold water.
- Let the bok choy drain. You can lightly trim the leaves to create a more attractive shape for plating.
Marinating the Chicken
- Place the chicken in a large bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt and the sliced ginger.
- Use your hands to mix everything well, allowing the seasonings to permeate every piece of meat.
- Let the chicken rest for at least 15 minutes to absorb the seasonings. This helps the chicken retain its natural sweetness when steamed without needing excessive seasoning later.
Steaming the Chicken and Blanching the Bok Choy
- Pour about 400ml of water into a steamer pot, place the marinated chicken in the steaming basket, and steam for 15 minutes over medium heat. Note: You should check periodically to make sure the water in the pot doesn’t dry up.
- After the chicken is cooked, open the lid and let it cool slightly. Save the chicken steaming liquid to make the sauce.
- Boil another pot of water and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the bok choy and blanch for about 1 minute, then quickly remove it and submerge it in a bowl of cold water to preserve its vibrant green color and crispness.
A little tip: You can add salt when boiling vegetables to make them greener. Also, soaking them in cold water immediately after blanching will help the vegetables retain their natural crunch and prevent them from getting mushy.
Steaming the Chicken with Bok Choy
- Prepare a large plate, arranging the bok choy in a circle or spreading it evenly as a base.
- Place the cooked chicken on top of the bok choy.
- Put the entire plate of chicken and bok choy back into the steamer basket, cover it tightly, and steam for another 5 minutes over high heat. This ensures the chicken is tender and fully flavored, and the vegetables are hot without becoming mushy.
Making the Sauce
- Strain the chicken steaming liquid through a sieve to remove any sediment, making the sauce clear and visually appealing.
- Heat a pan with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the strained chicken liquid to the pan, and season with 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce.
- Stir the sauce mixture well and bring it to a boil.
- Mix the cornstarch with a little water, then slowly add it to the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches a smooth, thick consistency.
- Once the sauce is ready, turn off the heat and prepare to pour it over the chicken and bok choy.
Final Dish
The completed steamed chicken with bok choy has a harmonious color and an enticing aroma. The chicken is soft, sweet, and flavorful, combining with the fresh, crunchy bok choy to create a balanced taste. This is a wonderful choice for a main course at a family dinner or for treating guests at intimate gatherings.
Kamereo – Your Supplier for Fresh, Affordable Bok Choy with Full VAT Invoices
Kamereo is a transparent and optimized wholesale food platform for F&B businesses, where customers can easily order fresh bok choy at competitive prices. By collaborating directly with certified farms, Kamereo strictly controls the process from cultivation and harvesting to transportation, ensuring the vegetables are fresh, clean, and safe for all businesses.
Buy fresh, affordable bok choy with a full VAT invoice at Kamereo now:
Bok Choy Da Lat
27,000đ/KILOGRAM
32,500đ/KILOGRAM
Chip Bok Choy South Grade 1
25,000đ/KILOGRAM
29,500đ/KILOGRAM
Chip Bok Choy South Regular Grade
23,000đ/KILOGRAM
28,500đ/KILOGRAM
Sui Choy
35,000đ/KILOGRAM
41,500đ/KILOGRAM
Choy Sum Hong Kong South
27,000đ/KILOGRAM
Choy Sum South Grade 1
23,000đ/KILOGRAM
25,500đ/KILOGRAM
Choy Sum South Regular Grade
21,000đ/KILOGRAM
24,500đ/KILOGRAM
In addition to high quality, Kamereo also helps customers manage costs transparently with full VAT invoices available immediately after payment. This helps businesses save time on reconciliation. At the same time, buying bok choy and other food items at Kamereo becomes a convenient, clear, and optimal choice.
Besides bok choy, Kamereo currently supplies over 3000+ food and F&B products, from vegetables and frozen foods to beverage ingredients and kitchen utensils. All products are available on a single platform, making it easy for customers to search, order, and manage their supplies without needing to use multiple different sources.
To be a long-term partner for businesses, Kamereo invests in a modern cold storage system and a professional delivery team, committed to ensuring ingredients arrive quickly, accurately, and completely. Notably, with late-night ordering service until midnight and delivery before 6 a.m., Kamereo guarantees a fresh supply of ingredients every day.
Conclusion
In summary, this steamed chicken with bok choy recipe is simple and not overly complicated but delivers a delicious flavor and high nutritional value. We hope this recipe helps you add another appealing dish to your family’s menu. Don’t forget to visit Kamereo’s Food and Lifestyle section to discover more great recipes and useful kitchen tips!
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