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A very healthy and simple way to cook boneless chicken pieces that retains moisture with no added fat. An ideal way to prepare chicken for [[salads]], sandwiches and picnics.<br />
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Why not try [[Jointing a chicken|jointing your first chicken]] for this recipe?<br />
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|TotalCalories = 370<br />
|PortionCalories = 185<br />
|DatePublished=3rd November 2012<br />
|Author=Chef<br />
|Servings = 2<br />
|Difficulty = 1<br />
|TotalTime = 35 minutes<br />
|PrepTime = 5 minutes<br />
|CookTime = 30 minutes<br />
|Image = [[Image:Steamed chicken.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]<br />
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====Best recipe review====<br />
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''<span class="reviewTitle">Super easy</span>''<br />
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<span class="reviewDesc">A really simple way to cook chicken and great for experiments. I tried a little mint and it was fab. Only a few leaves though.</span><br />
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{{RecipeIngredients<br />
| 2 [[chicken breast]]s<br />
| A big handful of seasonal [[herbs]]<br />
| 1 [[onion]], unpeeled and roughly chopped<br />
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===Method===<br />
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{{RecipeMethod<br />
| Arrange the herbs and the onion pieces in the base of steamer compartment<br />
| Lay the chicken breasts over the herbs<br />
| Place 1 sheet of [[tin-foil]] over the chicken<br />
| Fill the lower compartment with boiling water and return to the boil<br />
| Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is properly cooked<br />
| Don't allow it to boil dry!<br />
| Discard all but the chicken once cooked<br />
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Image:Steamed chicken - covered with foil.jpg|..covered in foil<br />
Image:Steamed chicken - meat added.jpg|..and the [[chicken]]<br />
Image:Steamed chicken - the herbs.jpg|The [[herbs]] and [[onion]]<br />
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===Serving suggestions===<br />
Serve hot or cold. Store the cold cooked chicken in a [[Lock and Lock]]-type container and refrigerate and you will have moist tender chicken for the next few days.<br />
===Variations===<br />
This works just as well with a conventional bamboo [[Chinese steamer]], just ensure that it is washed properly afterwards.<br />
==See also==<br />
* [[Steamed chicken]]<br />
* [[Poached chicken]]<br />
* [[Chinese style steamed chicken]]<br />
* [[Whole chicken pressure cooker recipe]]<br />
* [[Boiled chicken pieces]]<br />
* {{See also - Jointing a chicken}}<br />
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[[Category:Recipes|Chicken]]<br />
[[Category:Poultry recipes|Chicken]]<br />
[[Category:Main courses|Chicken]]<br />
[[Category:Meat recipes|Chicken]]<br />
[[Category:Steamed]]<br />
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