Description
Savory Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delightful dish that captures the essence of comfort food. This recipe features tender chicken breast poached in a fragrant broth infused with aromatic ginger and scallions, topped with a glossy ginger scallion sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish not only impresses with its vibrant flavors but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 6 scallions, chopped (both green and white parts)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, sliced ginger, and minced garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the simmering broth and cook for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add chopped scallions to the broth.
- While the chicken cooks, mix chopped scallions with grated ginger and soy sauce in a bowl; drizzle with sesame oil.
- Remove chicken from broth, slice it, and serve drizzled with ginger scallion sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 278
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 80mg