Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce
Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce is a delightful dish that marries simplicity with elegance, making it perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknight dinners to special gatherings. The tender poached chicken is infused with the subtle flavors of ginger and scallions, creating a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. This recipe is incredibly versatile; you can prepare it ahead of time and serve it at room temperature, making it ideal for potlucks or quick lunches throughout the week. With just 35 minutes from start to finish, you can impress family and friends with minimal effort while enjoying a nutritious dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken drumsticks (or 4 chicken thighs)
- 3 slices ginger
- 1 scallion
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 scallions (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup reserved poaching water
- 15 grams minced ginger
Instructions
- In a pot, boil 4 cups of water with ginger slices and scallion. Gently lower in chicken and bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, keeping the lid on for an additional 15 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to ice water for 5 minutes, then shred.
- For the sauce, heat vegetable oil in a pan, sauté scallion whites until crisp. Add soy sauce, sugar, and reserved cooking water; bring to a boil before stirring in minced ginger and chopped scallion greens.
- Pour sauce over shredded chicken and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg