Poached Chicken with Ginger and Scallion Sauce
Tender poached chicken breast in a savory soy-ginger sauce, topped with fresh scallions and sesame seeds. A quick, healthy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 whole scallions
- ½ medium red onion
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1 lb chicken breast in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes. The chicken should feel firm and no longer pink inside.
- 2
While chicken cooks, thinly slice the 4 scallions and 0.5 red onion. Grate the 1 inch ginger. Set aside.
- 3
Remove chicken from pot, let cool slightly, then shred or slice. In a small bowl, mix the 3 tbsp soy sauce with the grated ginger.
- 4
Arrange chicken on a plate, pour the soy-ginger sauce over it, and top with the sliced scallions and red onion. Sprinkle with the 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
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