Description
Savory Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delightful dish that will impress your family and friends. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, poached chicken infused with fragrant ginger and fresh scallions, all drizzled with a vibrant sauce that elevates the flavors to new heights. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this meal brings warmth and joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and a large pot.
- Season chicken breasts lightly with salt.
- In the pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the simmering broth; cover and poach for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Meanwhile, mix chopped scallions with sesame oil and additional soy sauce to create the ginger scallion sauce.
- Once cooked, remove chicken from the pot and let it rest briefly before slicing. Drizzle generously with the ginger scallion sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg