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Ginger Scallion Poached Chicken

Ginger Scallion Poached Chicken

Ginger Scallion Poached Chicken is a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken with a vibrant ginger and scallion sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (cut into quarters) The main protein that ensures juicy and tender bites.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger Provides warmth and flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion (white part only) Adds a subtle onion flavor to the sauce.
  • 3 tablespoons oil Essential for frying; use vegetable or canola oil.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the flavors of the chicken and sauce.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Small Pot
  • Bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Poach Chicken: Begin by filling a large pot with water to cover the chicken quarters by about 5 cm. Bring to a boil, add chicken pieces, and boil for approximately 5 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and allow to poach for 40 minutes.
  2. Prepare Ginger Scallion Sauce: While chicken cooks, combine grated ginger, chopped spring onion, and salt in a bowl. Heat oil in a small pot until hot and lightly smoking, then stir in the ginger mixture.
  3. Serve: Once chicken is done, cut into serving pieces. Drizzle ginger scallion sauce generously over the chicken and top with reserved green onion tops.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 280mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or quinoa to savor every bit of the sauce. Check injection of flavors with chili flakes for an extra kick.

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