Steamed chicken with ginger and scallion

Prepare the chicken: Rinse the whole chicken thoroughly, pat dry with paper towels. Chop the whole chicken into approximately 8-10 pieces.

Marinade the chicken: In a large bowl, combine 30g of the fresh ginger (sliced), 20g of the scallions (sliced), Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and mix well, ensuring all pieces are coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.

Arrange for steaming: Transfer the marinated chicken pieces to a heatproof dish, spreading them out in a single layer as much as possible to ensure even cooking.