Steamed Chicken

Steps

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1. 1
   Pierce the chicken breast all over with a fork to help the marinade penetrate the meat more easily.
   ▶ ≈1:35
2. 2
   Mix water, sugar, and salt together in a plastic bag, add the chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
   ▶ ≈2:08
3. 3
   Finely chop the green onion and place in a bowl. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, grated ginger, grated garlic, and sesame oil, then mix until the sugar dissolves completely.
   ▶ ≈3:11
4. 4
   Remove the marinated chicken and place it in a heatproof dish. Cover with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in the surface for ventilation. Microwave at 600W for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
   ▶ ≈4:07
5. 5
   Carefully remove the dish, flip the chicken over, re-cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for another 1 minute and 30 seconds.
   ▶ ≈4:56
6. 6
   Insert a bamboo skewer into the chicken and squeeze gently—if clear juices come out, it's cooked. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 5 minutes to finish cooking with residual heat.
   ▶ ≈5:25
7. 7
   Remove the plastic wrap, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, arrange on a plate, and pour the green onion sauce over the top before serving.
   ▶ ≈5:59