Steamed Fuding White Tea Poached Chicken with Ginger-Soy Sauce

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Delicate chicken poached in fragrant Fuding white tea with a bright ginger-soy dipping sauce that highlights the tea’s subtle floral notes. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, Fuding white tea leaves, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in a medium pot. Add 2 tsp Fuding white tea leaves and 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger, steep for 3 minutes to infuse, then strain out leaves and ginger, reserving the tea broth.
  2. Step 2: Place 2 pieces of chicken breast into a heatproof bowl and pour the warm Fuding white tea broth over them until submerged. Cover with a lid or foil.
  3. Step 3: Steam the bowl over boiling water for 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
  4. Step 4: While chicken steams, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 finely sliced scallion in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves to make the dipping sauce.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from steam, slice into thin pieces, and serve immediately with the ginger-soy dipping sauce on the side.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Steamed Fuding White Tea Poached Chicken with Ginger-Soy Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Steamed Fuding White Tea Poached Chicken with Ginger-Soy Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Steamed Fuding White Tea Poached Chicken with Ginger-Soy Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Steamed Fuding White Tea Poached Chicken with Ginger-Soy Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Steamed Fuding White Tea Poached Chicken with Ginger-Soy Sauce?

Chinese chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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