Steamed Chicken with Greens

Steamed Chicken with Greens recipe videos

Steamed Chicken with Greens is a classic Chinese dish featuring tender chicken pieces, often bone-in, steamed with leafy greens like bok choy, choy sum, or spinach. It's a light, savory preparation where the chicken's natural juices and simple seasonings like ginger, scallion, and a touch of soy sauce create a flavorful broth. The dish is popular across various regions of China, particularly in home cooking and Cantonese cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the chicken and low in carbohydrates, with minimal added fats since it's steamed. It provides key nutrients like lean protein, vitamins A, C, and K from the greens, and minerals such as iron and calcium. A typical serving (about 1 cup chicken and greens with broth) is roughly 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	35 mg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg

Per 1 typical serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Steaming is a traditional Chinese cooking method prized for preserving the natural flavors and nutrients of ingredients, making this dish both healthy and deeply flavorful. The combination of chicken and greens in a single steamer also reflects the Chinese culinary principle of balancing textures and flavors in a harmonious, wholesome meal.