Steamed Chicken Thigh with Salted Lemon and Preserved Plum 鹹檸檬話梅蒸雞髀

Tender deboned chicken thigh steamed to perfection with the bright, tangy notes of salted lemon and the sweet-sour depth of preserved plum, creating a refreshing and aromatic dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 deboned chicken thighs
• 1 salted lemon
• 4 preserved plums
• 1 tbsp ginger, julienned
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Steps

1. Slice the salted lemon thinly and remove any seeds. Roughly chop the preserved plums.
2. Pat chicken thighs dry. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with light soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Arrange marinated chicken thighs on a heatproof plate. Scatter salted lemon slices, chopped preserved plums, and julienned ginger over the chicken.
4. Bring water in a steamer to a rolling boil. Place the plate with chicken into the steamer, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove from steamer. Heat cooking oil in a small pan until smoking. Drizzle hot oil over the chicken, then garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

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