Sesame Oil Chicken

Name: Sesame Oil Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 oz fresh ginger, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 4 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces; 4 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp white sesame seeds (toasted); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Tender poached chicken tossed with fragrant sesame oil, ginger, and scallions, served chilled or warm. An elegant Taiwanese classic that's had a recent viral revival as a trending cold dish.

40 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

TaiwaneseDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
2 oz fresh ginger, cut into 1/4 inch slices
4 scallions, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp white sesame seeds (toasted)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.
2

Add 2 oz cut into 1/4 inch slices fresh ginger and 4 cut into 2 inch pieces scallions to the broth.
3

Gently place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the hot broth and return to a simmer.
4

Cook for 12-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
5

Remove chicken from the pot and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
6

Once chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into bite-sized pieces or tear into strips.
7

In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp sugar.
8

Place chicken in a serving bowl and pour the dressing over it.
9

Toss gently to coat.
10

Garnish with 2 tbsp white sesame seeds (toasted) and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
11

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Questions

How long does Sesame Oil Chicken keep?

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

Can I halve or double Sesame Oil 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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