Description
Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delightful and healthy dish that brings the warmth of Asian flavors to your table. The chicken is poached to perfection, ensuring it remains tender and juicy, while the zesty ginger scallion sauce elevates this simple recipe into something extraordinary. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish can be served over rice or alongside fresh vegetables, making it versatile enough for any occasion. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a satisfying and impressive meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a pot, combine water, salt, sliced ginger, and chicken breasts. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and poach the chicken for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add minced ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in remaining green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Slice the poached chicken and arrange on a platter. Drizzle with ginger scallion sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 522mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg