Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Soak shiitake mushrooms in warm water until softened. (I used pearl mushrooms, so I used more.)

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash and drain the chicken drumsticks, then cut them open, separate the meat from the bone, and remove the bones.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Cut the boneless meat into chunks.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Add all the seasonings except for scallions, ginger, and garlic, mix well, and marinate for at least half an hour.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Chop the scallions, ginger, and garlic. Use only the white part of the scallions. (You can also use green onions.)

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Heat some oil in a pan, then add scallions, ginger, and garlic and sauté until fragrant.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Pour the chicken and broth into the pot.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Stir-fry until the chicken changes color, then add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for one minute. (If using large shiitake mushrooms, cut them into strips.)

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Once stir-fried, plate the dish. Bring the water to a boil in a steamer over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and steam 15 minutes.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Sprinkle chopped green onions on top of the steamed chicken.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Finished product photo.