Steamed Chicken Legs with Fermented Bean Sauce

Steamed Chicken Legs with Fermented Bean Sauce

This savory steamed chicken legs recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish packed with rich, aromatic flavors. Tender chicken legs are marinated with fresh onion, minced garlic, and ginger slices, then enhanced with a blend of cooking wine, oyster sauce, bean paste, and light soy sauce for a deeply umami taste. The marinade infuses the chicken with bold, savory notes, while steaming ensures the meat stays juicy and tender. Using the Midea Steamer simplifies the process—just fill the water box, select the rib program, and let the steamer work its magic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful family meal, this steamed chicken dish is both healthy and satisfying. The combination of garlic, ginger, and savory sauces creates an irresistible taste that will have everyone coming back for more. Try this fuss-free recipe for a restaurant-quality meal at home!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken legs
4 pieces (about 600g)

The aromatics

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onion
1 medium (about 150g)

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic
3 cloves (about 10g)
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ginger
20g slices
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cooking wine
2 tablespoons (30ml)
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oyster sauce
2 tablespoons (30ml)
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fermented bean paste
1 tablespoon (15g)
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light soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15ml)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Wash and chop the chicken legs into small pieces, chop the onion into small pieces, and mix them together.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Mince the garlic, add it to the mixture, then add ginger slices, cooking wine, oyster sauce, bean paste, and light soy sauce.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Mix well and marinate for 40 minutes.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Put all the marinated ingredients into the Midea Steamer.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Pull out the water box at the bottom of the steamer, fill it with pure water.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Select the 2nd rib program to start cooking.

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