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Steamed chicken with mushrooms

From the video “How to Make Juicy Steamed Chicken w/ Mushrooms & Red Dates 红枣香菇蒸鸡 Chinese Style Easy Recipe” by Spice N' Pans. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Spice N' Pans. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~75 min
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Serves
~2
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Cost
~$3.06*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.94* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.18*for the batch in the video
~$3.06*per serving

You save about ~$17.94* per serving (85% less*) than ordering it out — ~$53.82* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: red dates, cornflour, goji berries

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving271 kcal · 14% of 2,000
Fat13 g17%
Saturated fat2.7 g14%
Sodium1,439 mg63%
Carbohydrate4.7 g2%
Fiber1.2 g4%
Total sugars1.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein33 g65%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+6 of 20
  • Saturated fat−10 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 12 ingredient lines (94% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: 300 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: white pepper, spring onion. Not matched to nutrient data: red dates, cornflour, goji berries. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • glass bowl
  • plate
  • wok
  • steaming rack

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • totalMin not stated
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Everything you need to know about Steamed chicken with mushrooms

What makes Spice N' Pans's Steamed chicken with mushrooms recipe and technique special?

Spice N' Pans's take on Steamed chicken with mushrooms focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Steam exactly 10 minutes; overcooking makes chicken dry and tough. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Steamed chicken with mushrooms at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Steamed chicken with mushrooms recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Steamed chicken with mushrooms ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Steamed chicken with mushrooms can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Spice N' Pans's Steamed chicken with mushrooms?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 10 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Steamed chicken with mushrooms?

The official cooking video by Spice N' Pans is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.