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Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce made easy!

A simple and delicious recipe for poached chicken served with a flavorful scallion ginger sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions green onions
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. In a medium pot, combine water, salt, and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and poach for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. While the chicken is resting, prepare the scallion ginger sauce by mixing together the chopped scallions, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallion mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Slice the poached chicken and serve it drizzled with the scallion ginger sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mg

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil for 30 minutes before poaching.
  • You can serve the chicken over steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

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