Description
Savory Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of China right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken poached to perfection and drizzled with a fragrant ginger scallion sauce, creating a mouthwatering experience that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish combines simplicity with bold flavors that make every bite memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, sliced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken breasts and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add sliced ginger and smashed garlic to the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In a bowl, combine chopped scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and remaining ginger to create the sauce.
- If desired, thicken the sauce by mixing cornstarch with water and adding it to the saucepan over low heat until desired consistency is reached.
- Slice the poached chicken and serve with ginger scallion sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 130mg