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Poached Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce

Moist Poached Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce Magic

Experience the magic of Poached Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce - a flavorful, healthy dish perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Poaching Liquid
  • 5 cups Water Essential for poaching
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar Enhances seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Key for flavoring
For the Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts About 8 oz each
For the Ginger Scallion Sauce
  • 1 cup Scallion Provides fresh flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Adds spiciness
  • ½ cup Avocado Oil Used for dressing

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil Water: Start by boiling 5 cups of water in a large saucepan, then stir in 2 teaspoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt.
  2. Submerge Chicken: Carefully submerge 2 large chicken breasts into the boiling water.
  3. Let It Sit: Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and allow the chicken to sit in the hot water for 1-2 hours.
  4. Slice the Chicken: Once ready to serve, slice the poached chicken against the grain.
  5. Prepare the Sauce: Combine 1 cup of chopped scallion, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
  6. Heat the Oil: Heat ½ cup of avocado oil until it’s almost smoking and pour it over the scallion mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, store leftover chicken submerged in broth in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.

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