Looking for a healthy, mouthwatering dish that delivers on taste with minimal effort? These Steamed Scallion and Ginger Chicken Legs are just what you need! 🍗🌿 This recipe, crafted by the talented Lucy Cheng Li (@smileey.lucy), features high-quality chicken legs from Nutrafarms, known for their ethical, farm-to-table options like free-range and pasture-raised chicken.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Chicken legs (from Nutrafarms)
- Fresh ginger, sliced
- Scallions, chopped
- Cooking wine
- Salt
- Peppercorns
- Neutral oil (for the aromatic oil)
Instructions:
1. Layer & Season:
Start by layering the chicken legs with fresh ginger and scallions. Season them with cooking wine and a generous pinch of salt.
2. Steam:
Take one asparagus spear, wrap it with a slice of Nutrafarms bacon, then enclose it in a strip of puff pastry.
3. Make the Aromatic Oil:
Place the wrapped asparagus on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the bacon is crispy.
4. Pour Over & Serve:
Once the chicken legs are done steaming, pour the sizzling aromatic oil over the chicken. The result? Juicy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken infused with the rich flavours of ginger, scallion, and peppercorn.
This dish is incredibly tender and packed with natural, vibrant flavours. Plus, steaming keeps it healthy while preserving the juicy goodness of the chicken.
Why Choose Nutrafarms’ Chicken?
Nutrafarms’ chicken is ethically sourced, air-chilled, and antibiotic-free, ensuring you’re serving your family clean, nutrient-dense protein. You can learn more about their farm-to-table poultry options here.
Final Thoughts
This recipe isn’t just delicious—it’s a perfect example of how high-quality ingredients make all the difference. Thanks to Lucy Cheng Li for this wonderful collaboration and for sharing her love of healthy, flavourful cooking. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a tender, aromatic chicken dish that’s sure to wow your taste buds. 🍗✨
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