Easy Steamed Chicken & Mushroom Recipe (Home-Style Comfort Dish)
- Cupful Days
- Dec 28, 2025
- 2 min read
Simple, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying this Easy Steamed Chicken & Mushroom dish is a no-fuss recipe that delivers big flavour with minimal effort.
Juicy chicken is gently steamed with ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and cordyceps flower, letting the natural juices mingle with a light soy-based seasoning for a deeply comforting meal.
Perfect for busy days, light dinners, or when you want something nourishing without frying or heavy sauces.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
One-plate steaming – Minimal prep, easy cleanup
Tender & juicy chicken – Steaming locks in moisture
Naturally aromatic – Ginger, sesame oil, and mushrooms add depth
Balanced umami flavour – Light and dark soy create a rich but gentle taste
Beginner-friendly – Hard to mess up, always comforting
Ingredients (Portion great for 2 pax)
300g boneless chicken meat
1 tbsp light soy sauce
½ tbsp dark soy sauce
½ tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp corn starch powder
8-10 slices ginger
6 slices of shiitake mushrooms
A small handful of cordyceps flowers
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks.Add ginger, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil.Mix well and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Add mushrooms
Just before steaming, mix in sliced shiitake mushrooms and cordyceps flower.
3. Steam
Transfer everything to a steaming plate. Steam over high heat for 15 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
4. Serve
Serve hot with rice and drizzle the natural juices over the top.
Optional Add-Ons
Add goji berries for a subtle sweetness
Finish with chopped spring onions for garnishing
Pair with blanched greens for a complete meal
