Description
Savory Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delightful dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. Tender chicken breast is poached to perfection and topped with a fragrant sauce made from fresh ginger and scallions, creating an irresistible combination. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, promising to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 cup green onions (scallions), chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add sliced ginger and minced garlic.
- Submerge the chicken breasts in the simmering broth. Cover and poach for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, mix chopped green onions with soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl to create the scallion sauce.
- Check for doneness by cutting into the thickest part of the chicken; juices should run clear. If not done, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the broth and let it rest briefly before slicing.
- Serve sliced chicken drizzled with ginger scallion sauce and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg