Poached Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken poached gently in a flavorful broth, served with a simple soy-ginger dipping sauce and fresh green onions. A classic Cantonese dish that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 3.5 lb whole chicken
- 2 inch piece ginger
- 4 stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tbsp salt, 1 sliced ginger piece, and 2 chopped green onions. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Carefully lower the 3.5 lb chicken into the pot, breast side down. Add more water if needed to cover the chicken completely.
- 3
When the water returns to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 25 minutes. The chicken is done when the juices run clear when pierced at the thigh.
- 4
Turn off the heat and let the chicken rest in the hot broth for 10 minutes. This keeps the meat moist and tender.
- 5
While the chicken rests, make the dipping sauce: mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and the remaining 2 chopped green onions in a small bowl.
- 6
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly on a cutting board. Chop into bite-sized pieces, then arrange on a serving plate.
- 7
Drizzle the dipping sauce over the chicken or serve it on the side. Garnish with extra green onion if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Small bowl
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