Summer Steamed Chicken Legs for Fat Loss — Quick & No-Stove-Needed

Other★ Easy40min

Prep 15m ·
Cook 25m ·
2 Servings

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IngredientsWhat you'll need for Summer Steamed Chicken Legs for Fat Loss — Quick & No-Stove-Needed

Ingredient Amount Notes
chicken legs (any kind works) 2
scallion segments 6-8
ginger slices 6-8
salt 2
dried Sichuan peppercorns 1 small handful

Summer Steamed Chicken Legs for Fat Loss — Quick & No-Stove-Needed

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken legs (any kind works)
  • 6-8 scallion segments
  • 6-8 ginger slices
  • 2 salt
  • 1 small handful dried Sichuan peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Score the chicken legs with a knife for better flavor absorption. Cut scallions into segments, slice ginger, and prepare salt and Sichuan peppercorns.
  2. Heat a dry pan without oil, add salt and Sichuan peppercorns, and toast over low heat until the salt turns slightly golden. Remove from heat.
  3. Pour the toasted Sichuan salt over the chicken legs and rub evenly on both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 hour.
  4. Rinse the marinated chicken legs under running water to remove the salt and peppercorns. Place scallion and ginger slices on a plate, then set the chicken legs on top.
  5. Steam in a steamer at 100°C for 25 minutes, then it is ready to eat! (For smaller chicken legs, reduce time by 5 minutes. You can also use a gas stove: bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and steam for 20 minutes.)
  6. Delicious and guilt-free!

Cooking StepsHow to cook Summer Steamed Chicken Legs for Fat Loss — Quick & No-Stove-Needed step by step

  1. Step 1 Detail

    Score the chicken legs with a knife for better flavor absorption. Cut scallions into segments, slice ginger, and prepare salt and Sichuan peppercorns.

  2. Step 2 Detail

    Heat a dry pan without oil, add salt and Sichuan peppercorns, and toast over low heat until the salt turns slightly golden. Remove from heat.

  3. Step 3 Detail

    Pour the toasted Sichuan salt over the chicken legs and rub evenly on both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 hour.

  4. Step 4 Detail

    Rinse the marinated chicken legs under running water to remove the salt and peppercorns. Place scallion and ginger slices on a plate, then set the chicken legs on top.

  5. Step 5 Detail

    Steam in a steamer at 100°C for 25 minutes, then it is ready to eat! (For smaller chicken legs, reduce time by 5 minutes. You can also use a gas stove: bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and steam for 20 minutes.)

  6. Step 6 Detail

    Delicious and guilt-free!

Common Questions

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.

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