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Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms (香菇蒸滑雞)

Steamed chicken with mushroom is the perfect dish to make for lunch or dinner. It's healthy, easy to prep, and full of umami.

Ingredients

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3-4 chicken thighs, deboned and chopped into bite-size chunks
4 <a rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 aria-label=u0022u0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/41ZJwwfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022>dried shiitake mushrooms</a>, soaked and rehydrated
10-15 wood ear mushrooms (optional), soaked and rehydrated
2 tbsp ginger, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 green onions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp <a rel=u0022u0022 aria-label=u0022u0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/3S4pbzvu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022>light soy sauce</a>
2 tsp <a rel=u0022u0022 aria-label=u0022u0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/3euiuZVu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022>dark soy sauce</a>
1/2 tbsp <a rel=u0022u0022 aria-label=u0022u0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/3MomAiAu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022>oyster sauce</a>
1/2 tbsp <a rel=u0022u0022 aria-label=u0022u0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/3g93ZLxu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022>Shaoxing cooking wine</a>
1 tsp <a rel=u0022u0022 aria-label=u0022u0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/3rJsPEfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022>sesame oil</a>
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp <a rel=u0022u0022 aria-label=u0022u0022 href=u0022https://amzn.to/3VwPIISu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022>white pepper powder</a>
¼ tsp salt

1
Wash and soak dried shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms in warm water for at least 1 hour until rehydrated.
2
Chop ginger, green onions, garlic and mushrooms. Set aside.
3
Debone chicken thighs and slice them into equal bite-sized chunks.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with marinade ingredients and mix well. Then mix in sliced ginger, garlic, green onions and mushrooms. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (or longer if you have time).
5
Transfer marinated chicken and mushrooms into a shallow heatproof dish. Steam on high for 10-12 minutes.
6
Serve with rice and enjoy!