Asian Aromatic Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 bone in skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  2. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Pour marinade into a large skillet; stir in broth. Arrange chicken in a bamboo steamer coated with cooking spray; cover with steamer lid.
  3. Place bamboo steamer in pan; bring marinade mixture to a boil. Steam the chicken 18 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center of breasts registers 165°F Transfer chicken to a platter.
  4. Remove steamer from pan. Strain marinade mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Return marinade mixture to pan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup; about 2 minutes. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

473 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.4g 35% DV
Total Fat 17.4g 22% DV
Carbs 68.6g 25% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 16.2g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2686.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1046.5mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 15.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 276.5mg 21% DV
Iron 16.1mg 90% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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