Poached Ginger Chicken
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This Poached Ginger Chicken is a lovely blend of soothing warmth and fresh crunch—tender chicken poached gently, served over a crisp watercress and radish salad, and finished with a fragrant ginger-shallot drizzle and a squeeze of lime. All the flavor, none of the fuss.
Ingredients:
Directions:
A masterclass in balance—comforting, bright, and elegant all at once. Thanks to Food Network Magazine for the recipe inspiration. Have a refreshing chicken dish that brings the flavor without the heat? Share your favorite in the Cooking & Recipes forum—we’re sure it’ll bring a fresh twist to our table!
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1¾–2 lb)
- Kosher salt
- 1 (2‑inch) piece ginger, peeled
- 1 large shallot
- 4 tbsp peanut oil, divided
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 English cucumber, halved, seeded, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced—or 1 small daikon, cut into matchsticks
- 1 tsp Asian chili sauce (like sambal oelek)
- 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
- Juice of 1 lime
Directions:
- Place chicken in a medium pot and add just enough water to cover. Stir in 1 tbsp kosher salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and poach until the chicken is firm to the touch, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, fill a bowl with salted ice water. When the chicken is done, remove it and plunge into the ice water for 30 seconds to halt cooking—then drain.
- Grate the ginger and shallot into a small bowl. Stir in 3 tbsp peanut oil, sesame oil, and ¼ tsp each of sugar and salt.
- In a large bowl, toss cucumber and radishes with chili sauce, ¾ tsp salt, remaining 1 tbsp peanut oil, and remaining ¼ tsp sugar. Add the watercress and toss everything together.
- Divide the crisp salad among serving plates. Slice the poached chicken and arrange on top. Spoon the ginger-shallot mixture over the chicken and finish with a drizzle of lime juice.
A masterclass in balance—comforting, bright, and elegant all at once. Thanks to Food Network Magazine for the recipe inspiration. Have a refreshing chicken dish that brings the flavor without the heat? Share your favorite in the Cooking & Recipes forum—we’re sure it’ll bring a fresh twist to our table!
