Cold Poached Chicken

Name: Cold Poached Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs; 2 inches ginger root, sliced; 4 stalks scallions, halved; 2 tbsp Chinese rice wine; 3 tbsp ginger root, minced; 2/3 cup scallions, chopped; 1 tsp fine salt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp sesame oil

Tender poached chicken chilled and served with an aromatic ginger scallion sauce. A refreshing dish that highlights clean and delicate flavors.

40 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

ChineseDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeNightshade-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
2 inches ginger root, sliced
4 stalks scallions, halved
2 tbsp Chinese rice wine
3 tbsp ginger root, minced
2/3 cup scallions, chopped
1 tsp fine salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 inches sliced ginger root, 4 stalks halved scallions, and 2 tbsp Chinese rice wine.
2

Gently lower 3 lbs bone-in chicken thighs into the boiling pot, turn heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
3

Transfer chicken immediately to an ice bath for 10 minutes to cool, then drain, chop into bite-sized pieces, and chill in the refrigerator.
4

Place 3 tbsp minced ginger root, 2/3 cup chopped scallions, and 1 tsp fine salt into a heatproof bowl.
5

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a small skillet until shimmering, then pour over the ginger mixture and stir in 1 tsp sesame oil.
6

Drizzle the ginger scallion oil over the cold poached chicken before serving.

Questions

How long does Cold Poached Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cold Poached Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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