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Garlic steamed chicken might be an unfamiliar dish compared to the usual chicken recipes like lemon steamed chicken, spicy lemongrass chicken, or fried chicken,... However, it's a flavorful and nutritious option for your family's daily meals. Wondering how to make garlic steamed chicken? Follow along with Team PasGo in this article.
Garlic is a staple ingredient in almost every kitchen, commonly used for dipping sauce or to enhance the flavor of stir-fries and stews. But have you ever thought about making garlic chicken? Despite garlic's pungent taste and strong aroma, when steamed, it becomes fragrant and infuses the chicken with a delicious flavor.
Making garlic steamed chicken is simple and doesn't require much effort. With just a little time, you can have a delicious dish ready for the whole family. Let's learn the recipe for garlic steamed chicken with PasGo.
Savor the Flavor: Garlic Steamed Chicken with Fish Sauce - A Daily Delight from Fragrant, Nutritious Chicken
Ingredients for Garlic Steamed Chicken (Serves 4)
- Free-range chicken: 1 whole (1.5 kg)
- Garlic: 3 bulbs
- Fish sauce
- Cornstarch
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, sesame oil, seasoning powder, MSG
Ingredients for Garlic Steamed Chicken with Fish Sauce
How to Prepare Garlic Steamed Chicken
Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
- Rinse the free-range chicken with clean water, sprinkle a handful of coarse salt over it, rub vigorously to make the chicken whiter and reduce any unpleasant odor. Then rinse again to remove all the salt. If you're using live chicken, you'll need to remove the head, pluck the feathers, and gut it before washing and salting.
- Marinating the garlic steamed chicken is also incredibly simple: Mix 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon of pepper together, then pour over the chicken. Use your hands to evenly distribute the marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors.
- Peel and wash the garlic thoroughly. Place 1 bulb of garlic inside the chicken cavity, and reserve the remaining 2 bulbs. Drizzle evenly with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the chicken.
Preparing Ingredients for Garlic Steamed Chicken with Fish Sauce
Step 2: Steaming the Chicken with Garlic
- Wrap the chicken and the 2 reserved garlic bulbs tightly in aluminum foil, then steam over boiling water for about 1 hour.
- Add 1–2 teaspoons of cornstarch to the chicken drippings, stir well to create a slightly thick mixture, then season with salt and seasoning powder to taste.
How to Make Garlic Steamed Chicken
Finished Product: Fragrant, Nutritious Garlic Steamed Chicken
Garlic steamed chicken is wonderfully aromatic once done. The chicken meat is tender, infused with the scent of garlic while retaining its inherent sweetness. When serving, dip the garlic steamed chicken in fish sauce garlic dip alongside a bowl of chili salt for an even more flavorful and aromatic experience.
