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Ingredients
- 2 x Limes
- 1 Tbsp. Brown sugar
- 4 x Star anise, divided (see Note)
- 1/8 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 c. Water
- 4 x Boneless and skinless
- Â Â Chicken breast halves
Directions
- 1. Squeeze the juice out of the limes. Reserve the peels. Measure 3 Tbsp. juice.
- 2. In a small saucepan, combine the lime juice, brown sugar, 2 star anise, crushed red pepper, soy sauce and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 4 min. Remove from heat and cold.
- 3. Put the chicken in a glass dish and spoon half of the soy mix over, turning to coat. Marinate at room temperature 1 hour, or possibly cover and chill for longer marination, up to 24 hrs.
- 4. When ready to steam the chicken, put the lime peels, 2 star anise and about 8 c. of water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Fit a steamer basket or possibly rack over the top. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the leftover marinade, and place in the steamer.
- Cover tightly and steam about 20 min, or possibly till the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
- 5. In a small saucepan cook down the remaining soy mix till reduced to about 2 Tbsp.. (You can add in a little water if you reduce the mix too much.) Spoon over the steamed chicken.
- Note: Star anise is a dry spice with a pungent, licorice flavour. It can be purchased at most Asian groceries. You can substitute 1/2 tsp. lightly crushed anise seed for 2 star anise, although the flavour won't be as distinctive.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 102g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 90 | |
| Calories from Fat 30 | 33% |
| Total Fat 3.28g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.93g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 926mg | 39% |
| Potassium 145mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 7.56g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 4.09g | 3% |
| Protein 8.46g | 14% |
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