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Poached Chinese Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce

Tender, juicy poached chicken served with a savory ginger scallion soy sauce—simple, comforting, and packed with flavor
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 601kcal

Ingredients 

Poached Chicken

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 3 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine optional
  • 2 teaspoon salt

Ginger Scallion Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 3 green onions white parts only, roughly chopped
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions green parts only
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Pinch or two of salt adjust to taste

For Serving

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, add chicken drumsticks, cold water (just enough to cover the chicken), ginger, scallions, shaoxing wine, and salt. Bring water to a boil then turn down the heat to low until water is simmering. Cook chicken for 8-10 mins until just cooked through.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, immediately transfer chicken drumsticks to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled down, shred the chicken with your hands and transfer chicken to a plate.
  • In a small saucepan, add neutral oil, white parts of scallions, and ginger. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 mins until browned and fragrant. Use a slotted spoon to strain out the white parts of scallions and ginger but keep the oil hot on the stove. In a heatproof bowl, add 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions (green parts only) and pour the hot oil over it to let it sizzle. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, sugar, salt, and mix well.
  • If the chicken is cold, heat in the microwave until warmed but not hot. Pour the ginger scallion soy sauce over the chicken and mix well. Serve the chicken with white rice and your choice of veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 3944mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg