Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce
Enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal with this Poached Chicken with Scallion Ginger Sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with delicious Asian-inspired flavors. With just seven key ingredients, you can whip up juicy poached chicken drenched in a zesty scallion ginger sauce that evokes the warmth of home-cooked meals. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this recipe is ideal for meal prep, making it a fantastic option for those who want to enjoy wholesome, satisfying food without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 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
- 3 scallions (white and green parts separated)
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil with 3 slices of ginger and 1 scallion. Add the chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the chicken sit covered for another 15 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to ice water for five minutes, then shred onto a serving plate.
- For the sauce, heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Sauté scallion whites until crisp, then add soy sauce, sugar, and reserved cooking water.
- Bring to a boil, stir in minced ginger and chopped scallion greens, adjust seasoning if needed, then pour over shredded chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg