Description
Savory Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a vibrant, zesty sauce. The poaching method ensures juiciness while the ginger and scallions provide a fresh kick, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This easy-to-follow recipe will impress your family and friends, creating memorable moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely sliced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop ginger and scallions finely; mince garlic.
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and poach for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Meanwhile, mix minced ginger, chopped scallions, garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Remove chicken from pot, let it rest briefly before slicing it thinly.
- Drizzle the ginger scallion sauce over the sliced chicken and serve with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 130mg