Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts
Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts feature tender, salt-brined chicken gently cooked to keep it moist and delicate. A warm drizzle of garlic, onion, soy, and sesame oil adds aromatic depth and a lightly nutty finish. Serve it as a light dinner with rice and greens or as a clean, protein-forward lunch.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook11 hrs
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken and salt in a bowl. Rub the salt evenly over the chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Set a steamer basket in a saucepan and add water until it sits just below the bottom of the basket. Rinse the chicken and place it in the basket. Bring the water to a boil; cover and steam the chicken until the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Warm the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then take it off the heat.
- 4
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with cilantro to serve.
- Calories 703.91 kcal High 35%
- Protein 59.06 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 43.66 g 16%
- Total Fat 30.59 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 3.9 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.77 mg High 47%
- Sodium 4344.53 mg High 189%
- Dietary Fiber 8.76 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 6.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 302.0 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 730.6 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 131.94 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 20.39 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 26 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Light Soy Sauce. Each serving provides about 703.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Light Soy Sauce, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts?
- About 26 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 11 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 703.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Simple Steamed Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 703.91 calories and 59.06 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4344.53 mg (189% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.9 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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