Steamed Ginger-Soy Chicken with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Steamed with a fragrant ginger-soy sauce and fresh scallions for a light, flavorful dish. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh ginger, soy sauce 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 12 oz total) chicken breasts
1 tbsp, finely julienned fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
3 stalks, sliced thinly on diagonal scallions
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 cups (for steaming) water
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 2 chicken breasts (about 12 oz). Lightly salt both sides with 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 2: Place the chicken breasts on a heatproof plate. Scatter 1 tbsp finely julienned fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves evenly over the chicken.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tsp sesame oil and pour evenly over the chicken and aromatics.
Step 4: Set up a wok or large pot with 2 cups of water and bring to a gentle boil. Place the plate with chicken inside a steamer basket or on a rack above the water. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Step 5: Remove from steamer and sprinkle 3 sliced scallions over the top. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.