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Poached Chicken Delight

Poached Chicken Delight

Discover the magic of Poached Chicken Delight! A flavorful dish with tender chicken and zesty ginger sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 256
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 drumsticks chicken or 4 bone-in thighs (preferably organic or free-range)
  • 3 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 whole green onion (scallion)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 green onions white part separated
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup reserved chicken cooking water
  • 15 grams thinly sliced ginger (about 1½ tablespoons)

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Bowl for the ice bath

Method
 

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot; add ginger slices and one whole green onion.
  2. Gently lower the chicken into the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and leave covered for 15 minutes to finish cooking in residual heat.
  4. Prepare an ice bath and transfer cooked chicken to stop cooking; then shred the chicken.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; fry the white parts of green onions until golden and crispy.
  6. Remove crispy onions and set aside; whisk soy sauce, sugar, and reserved chicken broth in the same skillet.
  7. Stir in sliced ginger and chopped green onion tops, allow to bubble briefly, then pour over shredded chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh ginger for the best flavor. Shred the chicken while it’s warm to prevent clumping. Adjust sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For meal prep, prepare components separately and assemble before serving.
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