Paleo Bamboo Steamed Chicken
Discover the perfect fusion of healthy and flavorful in this **Paleo Bamboo Steamed Chicken** recipe, an ideal choice for clean-eating enthusiasts and lovers of Asian-inspired cuisine. Tender chicken breasts are wrapped in cabbage leaves to lock in moisture, then delicately steamed in a bamboo basket alongside fragrant ginger, garlic, and green onions. A tangy marinade of coconut aminos, sesame oil, lime juice, and spices imparts a bold yet wholesome flavor profile, perfectly complementing the natural sweetness of the ingredients. This gluten-free, low-carb dish is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it’s also visually stunning with vibrant garnishes of fresh lime wedges and green onions. Serve this light yet satisfying dish for a healthy weeknight meal or an elegant dinner that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 inches piece fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 leaves cabbage leaves
Instructions
Slice the ginger into thin rounds and crush the garlic cloves to release their flavor.
Slice the green onions diagonally into thin pieces, reserving some of the green parts for garnish.
In a small bowl, mix together coconut aminos, sesame oil, the juice of the lime, sea salt, and black pepper.
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place each chicken breast between two cabbage leaves to help retain moisture and flavor during steaming.
Arrange the cabbage-wrapped chicken breasts in a bamboo steamer basket.
Scatter the ginger, garlic, and most of the green onions over the chicken.
Spoon the coconut amino mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Fill a large pot with a couple of inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place the bamboo steamer over the pot, ensuring the bottom of the steamer does not touch the water.
Cover the steamer and let the chicken steam for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Carefully remove the bamboo steamer from the pot and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh lime wedges and the reserved green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3483 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 222.8 g | 446% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*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.
