Looking for a healthy alternative to your favorite takeaway meal?
You’ve found it!
Tender, flavorful and comforting, that’s what our steamed chicken shiitake recipe demands little effort deliver great taste.
Plus, thanks to the shiitake mushrooms, this dish is a… nutritional powerhousepacked with essential vitamins and minerals, including potassium, copper, B vitamins and inflammation-fighting antioxidants.
Our steamed chicken shiitake recipe is sure to become a favorite for your family.
Treat yourself tonight!
SERVES: 2
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
Ingredients
340 g skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed
5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 2 hours
1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated ginger root
2 teaspoons (10 ml) arrowroot starch
2 teaspoons (10 ml) coconut aminos
1 teaspoon (5 ml) molasses
Pinch of ground white pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon green onions (15 ml), thinly sliced
Directions
1) Thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms and discard the stems. Reserve the water.
2) Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add the sliced mushrooms, ginger, arrowroot starch, coconut aminos, molasses, white pepper and 3 tablespoons mushroom water. Mix well. Place the chicken mixture in a shallow dish. Let it marinate for 15 minutes before steaming.
3) Fill a steamer with enough water to steam continuously for 10 minutes without evaporating. Bring to the boil and steam the chicken for 10 minutes.
4) Turn off the heat and leave the chicken in the steamer for another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately with cauliflower rice.
Recipe created by BoneCoach™ Team Dietitian Amanda Natividad-Li, RD & Chef.
Medical disclaimer
The information shared above is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or nutritional therapy advice; it does not diagnose, treat or cure any disease or condition; it should not be used as a substitute or substitute for medical advice from physicians and trained medical professionals. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or are currently taking prescription medications, you should discuss any changes in your diet and lifestyle or possible use of nutritional supplements with your doctor. You should not stop prescribed medications without first consulting your doctor.