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A gray bowl containing white rice topped with glazed chicken, fried garlic cloves, and steamed broccoli florets garnished with green onions.

Poached Chicken with Garlic Oil Sauce

Juicy poached chicken drumsticks, shredded and tossed in a savory soy sauce made with crispy garlic oil.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 374kcal
Author: Herman Chan

Equipment

Ingredients 

Poached Chicken

  • 5-6 cups cold water
  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 3 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine optional
  • 2 teaspoon salt

Garlic Oil Sauce

  • 5 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 slices ginger thinly sliced
  • 10 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2.5 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chicken broth reserved from the poaching liquid
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt adjust to taste

For Serving

  • Chopped green onions as garnish
  • White rice
  • Veggies of choice

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, add the cold water, chicken drumsticks, ginger, green onions, garlic, Shaoxing wine (optional), and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat down to low and keep it at a gentle simmer.
    5-6 cups cold water, 6 chicken drumsticks, 4 slices ginger, 3 green onions, 4 cloves garlic, 1 Tbsp Shaoxing wine, 2 tsp salt
  • Cook the chicken for 9-12 minutes until just cooked through (the juices should run clear when poked with a chopstick or knife, or the internal temperature should reach 165°F). Reserve some of the poaching liquid for the sauce, then immediately transfer the drumsticks to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, shred the chicken with your hands, discard the bones, and transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • In a small saucepan, add the avocado oil, ginger, and garlic and cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until the garlic is golden brown and crispy.
    5 Tbsp avocado oil, 2 slices ginger, 10 cloves garlic
  • Use a slotted spoon to strain out the garlic and ginger, then transfer the oil to a medium bowl. Save some of the crispy garlic for garnish and discard the ginger.
  • Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth (reserved from the poaching), sugar, and salt to the garlic oil and mix well.
    2.5 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp chicken broth, 1 tsp granulated sugar, Pinch of salt
  • Warm the chicken in the microwave for 10-20 seconds, being careful not to overcook it since we’re just heating it up. Pour the garlic oil sauce over the chicken and mix well.
  • Garnish with the crispy garlic and chopped green onions. Serve with white rice and your choice of veggies.
    Chopped green onions, White rice, Veggies of choice

Notes

Chef's Tips:
  • A low simmer for about 9-12 minutes is enough to cook through the chicken drumsticks. Keep a close eye on it because you don't want to overcook the chicken, which will make it rubbery.
  • Make sure to transfer the chicken drumsticks immediately to an ice bath, which stops the cooking process and ensures the chicken stays juicy.
  • Let the garlic fry until golden brown but not dark brown. If it is too dark, the garlic will be a little bitter.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 2065mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg