Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances tender chicken with an aromatic sauce. This easy-to-make recipe requires only seven ingredients and can be ready in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. The lightness of poached chicken combined with the zesty scallion ginger sauce creates a versatile meal that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Serve it over rice, in salads, or as a stand-alone dish to savor every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Cantonese
Ingredients
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- 5 chicken drumsticks (or 4 chicken thighs)
- 3 slices of ginger
- 4 scallions (3 for the sauce, 1 for poaching)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup reserved chicken cooking water
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil with ginger slices and one scallion.
- Lower in the chicken, return to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 15 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath and cool the chicken for about five minutes before shredding onto a plate.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, cook chopped scallion whites until crisp.
- In remaining oil, mix soy sauce, sugar, and reserved cooking water; bring to a boil before adding minced ginger and scallion greens.
- Taste for seasoning; pour over shredded chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (70g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg