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Chinese Ginger Scallion Chicken

Savory Chinese Ginger Scallion Chicken You’ll Love at Home

A delightful Chinese Ginger Scallion Chicken recipe that merges tender poached chicken with aromatic ginger and scallions for a nutritious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 6 drumsticks Chicken Feel free to swap in thighs or breasts for a different bite.
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 inches Fresh Ginger Always use fresh for maximum flavor impact.
  • 4 stalks Scallions Focus mainly on using the white parts while reserving green parts for garnish.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Olive or Sesame Oil Any neutral oil will also work if you prefer.
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Opting for low sodium helps control the overall salt level.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar or Regular Sugar Honey can be an excellent alternative for a unique flavor twist.
  • 1/2 cup Reserved Chicken Water Essential for creating a sauce that beautifully complements the chicken.
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Chopped Scallions Brightens the dish and enhances visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by filling a large pot with 6 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the chicken drumsticks, ginger slices, and the white parts of the scallions into the pot. Allow the mixture to return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. After the 10 minutes of simmering, turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let the chicken sit in the hot water for an additional minute.
  4. While the chicken is resting, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water. Once the chicken has finished resting, carefully remove the drumsticks from the pot and submerge them in the ice bath.
  5. While the chicken cools, grab a mixing bowl and combine olive or sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, coconut sugar, a few tablespoons of the reserved chicken water, chopped ginger, and the green parts of the scallions. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Once the chicken is cool, take it out of the ice bath and shred it into bite-sized pieces on a serving plate. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the shredded chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Poach the chicken ahead of time and store it in the fridge, then prepare the sauce just before serving for a quick meal.

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