Many people may have eaten boiled chicken, but fewer people may have eaten this dish of salted chicken. This is a very simple Cantonese delicacy. Although it is simple to prepare, it actually tastes very good. Its taste can be compared with that of plain chicken. Each has its own flavor. The most important thing is that its preparation is very simple and it is very suitable for cooking. Everyone can learn how to make it at home.

If you like this home-cooked dish, you might as well save it first and try it when you have time. Maybe you will like this dish?

Brine Chicken

Ingredients: chicken, ginger, green onions, salt, peanut oil (or sesame oil)

Detailed instructions

1. Preparation Half a chicken, you can also use a whole chicken, because I'm afraid I won't be able to finish it, so I use half a chicken. Generally, it's best to use a native chicken, and a tender chicken that has not laid eggs is better. After cleaning the chicken, drain the water, then marinate it, add ginger and green onions, and 2-3 tablespoons of salt. Add a little more salt than usual, and the taste will be slightly salty. Finally, pour Add 2 tablespoons of peanut oil or sesame oil, smear the chicken evenly with your hands, and let the chicken marinate for about 2 hours. You can also cover it with plastic wrap and marinate it in the refrigerator overnight.

2. Boil water in the pot, put the marinated chicken in, cover the pot and steam over high heat for 20 minutes. If it is a whole chicken, the steaming time will be longer. If you want If the chicken is softer, you can add a little more time. After 20 minutes, you can turn off the heat, open the lid of the pot, and a smell will come out. Let the chicken cool slightly, then cut it into pieces and put it on a plate.

3. After cutting the chicken into pieces and putting it on a plate, pour the steamed soup on top of the chicken. Even if this fragrant and delicious salted chicken is ready, it will taste a little salty. It tastes good, but not too salty. It is fragrant and delicious. My family likes it very much. Learn this dish and show it to your family when you go home.