Ingredients

2 limes
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 star anise, divided
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 C. water
4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves

Cooking Instructions

Squeeze the juice out of the limes. Reserve the peels. Measure 3 Tbls. juice. 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 for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Put the chicken in a glass dish and spoon half of the soy mixture over, turning to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. 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 rack over the top. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the leftover marinade, and place in the steamer. Cover tightly and steam for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. In a small saucepan cook down the remaining soy mixture until reduced to about 2 Tbls.. Spoon over the steamed chicken.

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