Description
Savory Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delectable dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a vibrant and aromatic ginger scallion sauce. This recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an unforgettable culinary delight, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its harmonious blend of flavors and stunning presentation, this dish will impress your family and friends while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with water or chicken broth. Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat; avoid boiling.
- Once simmering, add minced garlic and sliced ginger. Poach for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, mix chopped scallions, remaining ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, let cool slightly, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve shredded chicken drizzled with the ginger scallion sauce over rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg