The steamed chicken may seem like a recipe for those on a diet, a so-called "hospital" recipe, or a boring dish. Yet, it is not. If cooked with the right attention and seasoned properly, steamed chicken can turn out to be a delightful discovery. On this page, we have proposed it with plenty of parsley and zucchini, a combination that is truly appreciated by all palates. If you like spices, another way to make steamed chicken more appealing is to add some. Turmeric works very well in this regard because, in addition to providing flavor and color, it has excellent health benefits for our body. Cherry tomatoes also add a very pleasant Mediterranean flavor and contain no fats, so if you wish to avoid fats and are on a diet, you can substitute oil by adding various vegetables or spices. 

But let's take a step back and look at some cooking methods for steamed chicken without a steamer.

Steamed Chicken in a Pressure Cooker

Steamed chicken in a pressure cooker is a very simple dish suitable for the diet of infants and children. In reality, it is not a true steamed chicken since the pressure cooker requires a minimal amount of liquid to be added, but naturally, steam will be generated inside the pressure cooker. The positive side of cooking chicken in a pressure cooker is that you will not add fats. At most, if desired, some aromatics like onion, carrot, potato, or celery. At the end of cooking, you will also have a good broth, which is always very useful in winter, especially if you have children or if you enjoy a broth-based dish for dinner. To cook steamed chicken in a pressure cooker, be sure to wait for the whistle of the pot and calculate the time from the moment you lower the flame. Remember, then, that when cooking is finished, you must immediately release the pressure from the pot and then remove the chicken from the liquid; otherwise, cooking will continue. After that, you can serve the chicken as you wish: making a chicken salad, with or without mayonnaise, with pickles, however you like, or more simply, perhaps with a good mashed potato.

Steamed Chicken in the Microwave

To cook steamed chicken in the microwave, you might consider getting a small microwave steamer. The cost is really low; they can be found on the market for less than 10 euros and are very smart items. We advise against avoiding the purchase and using any container. The microwave subjects food and their containers to high temperatures, which is why it is essential to cook in containers suitable for microwave use. The same goes for food wrap if you use it in the microwave. It must be the one specifically for food! The microwave steaming set is indeed a very clever item because it allows you to cook your steamed chicken without adding fats and in total safety. Think that potatoes cook in just six minutes! To cook steamed chicken in the microwave, put two fingers of water in the appropriate container, place the chicken in the basket, close it, and start the microwave. After a few minutes, the chicken will be ready; just be careful of the steam when you open it.

Chinese Steamed Chicken

The Chinese steamed chicken is a fun, original idea with an oriental flair to enjoy a healthy and genuine chicken dish and satisfy your craving for a different meat main course. To prepare it, you can normally steam your chicken, whether in a pressure cooker, steamer, or microwave. After that, slice it crosswise. Separately, prepare a sweet and sour sauce by mixing water, salt, sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste (adjust the quantities to your taste). When the sauce is ready, add it to the chicken, drizzling it elegantly, or serve it alongside in a small bowl. Add some crunchy vegetables as a side. Carrots will work perfectly.

Bimby Steamed Chicken

The  Bimby steamed chicken is a quick and delicious idea that allows you to cook an excellent dish while only dirtying the kitchen robot. The Bimby has this characteristic: it can cook a single dish or even multiple dishes together (with the so-called multi-level cooking), without creating confusion in the kitchen. That said, Bimby steamed chicken is prepared in the Varoma, the upper basket of the robot, designed specifically for steaming food. Water will be placed in the bowl, which the robot will bring to a boil. In the middle section, in the basket or tray of the Varoma, you can place some potatoes, for example. At the end of cooking, still with the Bimby, you can make a tasty sauce to accompany it by chopping parsley, capers, and an anchovy, and emulsifying everything with some good olive oil.