Salt Baked Shredded Chicken

Prep Time 準備時間 30 mins
Cook Time 烹調時間 20 mins
Total Time 總時間 50 mins
Cooking Method 烹調方法:
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Difficulty 難易等級: Beginner
Description

Ingredients
  • 1-2 Chicken leg quarters or whole chicken
  • Cilantro (Optional)
  • Shredded cucumber (Optional)
  • Cooking Oil (As needed)
  • Sesame Oil (As needed)
    • Marinade
  • 1 Packet Salt baked chicken seasoning powder
  • As needed Turmeric powder (for color)
  • 4-5 Pieces Ginger
  • 4-5 Scallion (Cut into sections)
Steps
  1. 1
    Prepare the Chicken

    Rinse the chicken and pour boiling water over the surface briefly to remove impurities. Pat dry thoroughly.

  2. 2
    Prepare Aromatics

    Slice ginger and cut scallions into sections.

  3. 3
    Marinate

    Rub the chicken evenly with salt baked chicken powder, turmeric, ginger, and scallions.

    Add a little oil and marinate for at least 20 minutes (longer for deeper flavor).

  4. 4
    Steam

    Remove excess aromatics. Steam over high heat for 20–30 minutes, depending on size, until fully cooked.

  5. 5
    Shred

    Let cool slightly and shred along the grain. Reserve the flavorful juices.

  6. 6
    Sauce (Optional)

    Mix garlic, chili, scallions, cilantro with reserved juices, sesame oil, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with sugar if needed.

  7. 7
    Serve

    Toss with sauce or serve separately. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
  • The steaming juices are the soul of this dish — don’t waste them.
  • Minimum 20 minutes is sufficient, but longer marination deepens flavor.
  • Let the chicken rest before shredding to keep it juicy.
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