High Protein Hainanese Steamed Chicken

Elevate your meal prep with this High Protein Hainanese Steamed Chicken—a clean, nourishing twist on the classic Singaporean dish. Tender poached chicken breasts are infused with aromatic ginger and garlic, then cooled in an ice bath to lock in juiciness and create a firm, succulent texture. Served atop crisp cucumber slices, this protein-packed dish is paired with fragrant jasmine rice and finished with a vibrant scallion sauce made with sesame oil, soy sauce, and a touch of white pepper. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and food lovers alike, this recipe is a wholesome balance of flavor and nutrition, offering a light, satisfying meal that’s as elegant as it is easy to prepare.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breast
• 50 grams Ginger
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 4 stalks Scallions
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon White pepper
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 whole Cucumber
• 500 milliliters Chicken broth
• 200 grams Jasmine rice
• 400 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

Start by cleaning the chicken breasts thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Peel and slice the ginger thinly, and lightly crush the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot, add 500 ml of chicken broth, sliced ginger, crushed garlic, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 4

Once simmering, add the chicken breasts into the pot, ensuring they are fully submerged. Poach the chicken over low heat for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 5

While the chicken is poaching, wash and rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.

Step 6

In another pot, add the rinsed jasmine rice and 400 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover it, and cook for about 15-18 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.

Step 7

Prepare the scallion sauce by finely chopping the scallions and mixing them with 1 tablespoon of hot sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and a pinch of white pepper.

Step 8

Once the chicken is done poaching, remove it from the pot and immediately immerse it in ice-cold water to stop the cooking and firm up the meat. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the ice water and cut it into slices. Arrange the chicken slices neatly over the cucumber on the serving platter.

Step 11

Drizzle the chicken with the prepared scallion sauce.

Step 12

Serve the high protein Hainanese steamed chicken with the cooked jasmine rice and additional soy sauce as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2095.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1421.2

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.2g
Cholesterol 412.8mg	0%
Sodium 8656.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 8.6g
Protein 155.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 301.1mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2897.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 43.3%

Carbs: 27.4%